Substitute Teacher Assistant

Astor Services Inc.; Town of Cairo (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for growth

Supportive team environment

Training at no cost for Child Development Associate credential

Job summary

Astor Services Inc. in Town of Cairo is hiring Preschool Teacher Assistants Substitutes. This role focuses on delivering educational services to children in a welcoming and safe classroom environment.

Responsibilities include creating a supportive atmosphere, applying play-based learning, and managing classrooms effectively. The desired candidate should have a High School Diploma or GED, experience with children, and eagerness to obtain NYS TA Certification.

Join us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families!

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED.
• Willingness to obtain NYS TA Certification within 6 months.
• Experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• Create a well-organized learning environment.
• Incorporate principles of play-based learning.
• Demonstrate effective classroom management.

Skills

Teamwork

Classroom management

Child development

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Astor Services is hiring Preschool Teacher Assistants Substitutes 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 of 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.

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

Requirements

• 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.