School Age Teaching Assistant - Growth & Benefits

Brightway Living & Learning; Town of Smithtown (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

FSA

EAP

403(b) Retirement Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth

Paid time off for school breaks

Job summary

Brightway Living & Learning is seeking a School Age Teaching Assistant for the School Age Program. This full-time, hourly role supports teachers in implementing IEPs and helping students with developmental disabilities in a structured classroom.

Shifts are Monday–Friday, 8 am–3 pm or 8:30 am–3:30 pm, with comprehensive benefits, ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career growth within a nonprofit on Long Island.

Qualifications

• Must possess an initial TA Certification or NYSL1 Teaching Assistant Certification.
• Interest in working with students with disabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in implementing IEPs.
• Collect student behavior and performance data as directed.
• Support basic instructional activities and supervise students.
• Attend required trainings and in-services.
• Participate in performance reviews.
• Maintain proper class ratios and policies.
• Supervise in the teacher’s absence and assist with arrivals/dismissals.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

TA Certification NYSL1/Initial TA Certification

Job description

Brightway Living & Learning is seeking a School Age Teaching Assistant for the School Age Program. This full-time, hourly role supports teachers in implementing IEPs and helping students with developmental disabilities in a structured classroom.

Shifts are Monday–Friday, 8 am–3 pm or 8:30 am–3:30 pm, with comprehensive benefits, ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career growth within a nonprofit on Long Island.