Special Education Pre School Teacher Assistant

Canarsie Childhood Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Canarsie Childhood Center in Brooklyn seeks a full-time Special Education Teacher Assistant to support a preschool program focused on the Common Core Standards. You will work with the lead teacher to implement IEPs, manage the classroom, engage children in developmentally appropriate activities, and collaborate with staff to adapt plans for diverse learners.

The position involves ongoing supervision and workshops for staff development.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage a classroom and support individualized education plans.
• Experience with young children, especially those with disabilities.
• Strong communication skills and behavior management strategies.
• Familiarity with special education practices and early childhood education standards.
• Understanding of developmental disabilities and autism support techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist the lead teacher in implementing IEPs for students.
• Maintain a positive learning environment and support classroom routines.
• Engage with children through play and educational activities to promote development.
• Collaborate with staff to adapt lesson plans for diverse learning needs.

Skills

Classroom management

Experience with disabilities

Communication & behavior mgmt

Special education practices

Early childhood education

Job description

Special Education Teacher Assistant

Canarsie Childhood Center is a state-of-the-art, approved special education preschool program in Brooklyn. Our program stresses the Common Core Standards and we offer ongoing supervision and workshops for our teaching staff. We are seeking Assistant Teachers for full-time classroom assignment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the lead teacher in implementing individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with special needs.

• Support classroom management by maintaining a positive learning environment.

• Engage with children through play and educational activities to promote development.

• Collaborate with other staff to adapt lesson plans and curriculum for diverse learning needs.

Qualifications

• Strong classroom management skills

• Experience working with children, particularly those with disabilities

• Effective communication and behavior management abilities

• Familiarity with special education practices and early childhood education

• Understanding of developmental disabilities and autism support techniques