Preschool Teacher Assistant: Nurture & Growth

The Fedcap Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Easterseals NY, located in the Bronx, is seeking a Teacher Assistant to support preschool students under the guidance of the classroom teacher. You will help with daily student transitions, health checks, and developmentally appropriate activities to nurture holistic growth.

You will collaborate with the teacher, supervise classes as needed, and participate in staff development. A High School diploma or GED is required, with two years of experience preferred and NYS TA certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High School education or GED, Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Two (2) years practical experience working with children is preferred.
• Level I NYS Teacher Assistant Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Aid the transfer of children to and from buses each day assuring all students are where they need to be at all times.
• Perform checks of children as they arrive at school to assure physical health and document any issues.
• Work as a team member with the teacher and other teacher assistants designing developmentally appropriate activities for children to aid holistic development.
• Prepare the classroom each day for activities planned.
• Maintain a clean environment at all times after activities.
• Participate in group activities for students.
• Work with individual students on activities specified in their IEP.
• Aid children as necessary during meal and snack times.
• Assure children transfer safely within the building and to the playground and back- maintaining face recognition procedures at all times.
• Utilize PBIS and social/emotional learning strategies with all children.
• Help children regulate their behavior when necessary.
• Participate in meeting and staff development provided.

Skills

Childcare experience

PBIS/SEL strategies

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Easterseals NY, located in the Bronx, is seeking a Teacher Assistant to support preschool students under the guidance of the classroom teacher. You will help with daily student transitions, health checks, and developmentally appropriate activities to nurture holistic growth.

You will collaborate with the teacher, supervise classes as needed, and participate in staff development. A High School diploma or GED is required, with two years of experience preferred and NYS TA certification preferred.