Special Ed Preschool Teacher Assistant - Make a Difference

Volunteers of America Greater New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Volunteers of America Greater New York invites applications for a Teacher Assistant at the Bronx Early Learning Center. The role supports the classroom teacher with instruction, progress documentation, and student safety in a vibrant special education preschool.

Minimum qualifications include a High School diploma and New York State Certification as a Teacher Assistant. The position involves teamwork with teachers, parents, and staff, and requires following school policies and participating in

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• New York State Certification as a Teacher Assistant.
• Ability to work with individual children or small groups under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher with instruction, progress documentation and student safety.
• Support instructional activities and help prepare materials.
• Write anecdotal records or track data for learning plans.
• Plan and participate in instructional activities with teachers across subjects such as languages, arts, music.
• Escort students to buses and throughout the building at arrival and dismissal.
• Communicate with parents verbally and in writing under direction of the teacher.
• Attend staff development activities and team meetings; follow school policies.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School graduate

New York State Certification as a Teacher Assistant

Job description

Volunteers of America Greater New York invites applications for a Teacher Assistant at the Bronx Early Learning Center. The role supports the classroom teacher with instruction, progress documentation, and student safety in a vibrant special education preschool.

Minimum qualifications include a High School diploma and New York State Certification as a Teacher Assistant. The position involves teamwork with teachers, parents, and staff, and requires following school policies and participating in