Substitute Teacher Assistant

ASTOR SERVICES; Wingdale (NY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Make a difference

Supportive team

Growth opportunities

CDA training provided

Job summary

Astor Services is hiring Preschool Teacher Assistants for Head Start to support 3 and 4-year-olds in our learning environments. The teacher assistant will assist in delivering educational services, monitor children, and participate in assessments as part of a collaborative team.

You will work to create a safe, engaging classroom with play-based learning while supporting instruction throughout the day and potentially participating in home visits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience with the population served is preferred.

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 support the children’s development.
• Able to work as a team member.
• Provides coverage to ensure smooth operation of the program.
• Follows safety and health practices in daily duties.

Skills

Teamwork

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.

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 providing comprehensive care and support to help our clients thrive.

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

Requirements

You must have:

High School Diploma or GED.

You should have:

Experience with the population served is preferred.