Substitute Teacher Assistant

Astor Services; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Astor Services Inc. is hiring a Substitute Preschool Teacher Assistant for Head Start, a federally funded preschool program serving 3- and 4-year-olds and their families in early learning, health, and family well-being.

The teacher assistant will support instruction, supervise children, conduct ongoing assessments, and may participate in home visits. A High School Diploma or GED is required, and NYS TA Certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must obtain NYS TA Certification within 6 months of hire.
• Experience working with children.
• Team player with a can-do attitude.
• Ability to embrace challenges and celebrate successes.

Responsibilities

• Creates a well-organized, welcoming, safe learning environment.
• Supports instruction and play-based learning.
• Demonstrates effective classroom management and supervises all children.
• Provides diverse experiences to foster emotional, cognitive, language, physical, and self-help skills.
• Works as a team member and provides coverage to ensure smooth operation.
• Follows safety and health practices daily.

Skills

Teamwork

Can-do attitude

Experience with children

Education

High School Diploma or GED

NYS TA Certification within 6 months

Job description

Description

Astor Services is hiring Substitute 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.

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.

Want to know why our team loves working at Astor? Check out our website for our employee testimonials and discover their stories!

Requirements

What You Will Need

• A High School Diploma or GED (and a desire to learn more!)
• To obtain your NYS TA Certification within 6 months of hire.
• Experience working with children.
• Be ready to be a team player with a can-do attitude.
• Ability to embrace challenges and celebrate successes.