Special Education Teacher Assistant

ASTOR SERVICES; Wingdale (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Make a difference

Team collaboration

Growth opportunities

Credential training

Job summary

ASTOR SERVICES is hiring a Preschool Teacher Assistant in New York to support Head Start services for 3 and 4-year-olds. The role is full-time, 35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, involving instructional support, supervision, and assessments in a classroom setting.

You will participate in home visits when needed, collaborate with a team of professionals, and contribute to a positive learning environment while following safety practices.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience with the target population preferred.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Create a well-organized, safe, welcoming classroom.
• Apply play-based learning principles.
• Provide effective classroom management and supervision.
• Support development across emotional, cognitive, language and physical skills.
• Work effectively as a team member.
• Provide coverage to ensure smooth program operation.
• Follow safety and health practices daily.

Skills

Teamwork

Classroom supervision

Play-based learning

Assessment support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Astor Services is hiring Preschool Teacher Assistants today! Head Start is a federally funded preschool program delivering services to 3 and 4-year old children and their families in core areas of early learning, health, and family well-being.

This position is full time working 35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.

The teacher assistant will assist in the delivery of educational services to children in a classroom setting. This includes; support for instruction throughout the day, supervision of children, ongoing assessments, and may include participation in home visits. Come join our team!

Job Responsibilities:

• Creates a well-organized learning environment for children that conveys a welcoming, trusting, and safe environment.
• Understands and incorporates the principles of play-based learning.
• Demonstrates effective classroom management, including responsibility for supervision of all children.
• Incorporates a variety or experiences in the classroom to individualize and foster the children's emotional, cognitive, language, physical, and self-help skill development.
• Able to work as a team member.
• Provides coverage, as assigned, to ensure the smooth operation of the program.
• Must follow safety and health practices in the daily operation of duties to maintain a safe learning environment.

What we provide:

• Opportunities to make a difference in the lives of children and families in need.
• Collaboration with a team of dedicated professionals in a supportive and dynamic environment.
• Room for growth and advancement within the organization.
• Child Development Associate credential training provided at no cost to the staff

Astor Services, a leading provider of behavioral and mental health services in the Hudson Valley and The Bronx, is dedicated to nurturing the emotional and mental well-being of children, adolescents, and families. With a history spanning over seven decades, we are committed to providing comprehensive care and support to help our clients thrive.

Requirements

You must have:

• High School Diploma or GED.

You should have:

• Experience with the population served is preferred.