Teacher Aide Floater

Paycom; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Birch Family Services is seeking a part-time teaching assistant to support a classroom environment in New York. The role includes lunch coverage, classroom assistance, and office duties such as answering phones and reception coverage.

The successful candidate will help maintain safety, daily schedules, and positive interactions with children, families, and staff. Ideal applicants are 18+, hold a HS Diploma with willingness to obtain NYS Teaching Assistant Certification, and demonstrate

Qualifications

• HS Diploma and willingness to obtain New York State Teaching Assistant Certification.
• A desire to work with children through positive interaction.
• Prior experience preferred but not necessary.
• Dependable, flexible, and team player required.

Responsibilities

• Room coverage at lunch, for additional prep/writing time opportunities and classroom coverage to support students/classrooms having difficulty napping/teachers that are in training and as necessary.
• Office duties, answering phones, reception coverage.
• Maintain classroom management, sanitation and safety and support student transitions.
• Provide a normal routine by maintaining daily schedule adherence.
• Must keep classroom staff, and school administration informed concerning children, and issues.
• Maintaining the Agency’s policies and procedures.
• Attend on-going training.

Skills

Positive interaction with children

Team player

Dependable

Flexible

Education

HS Diploma

New York State Teaching Assistant Certification

Job description

SummaryThe floater oversees the environment in an assigned classroom, assuring child health and safety, helping to support appropriate curriculum, and building positive relationships with children, parents and staff.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesRoom coverage at lunch, for additional prep/ writing time opportunities and classroom coverage to support students/classrooms having difficulty napping/teachers that are in training and as necessary.Office duties, answering phones, reception coverage.Maintain classroom management, sanitation and safety and support student transitionsProvide a normal routine by maintaining daily schedule adherenceMust keep classroom staff, and school administration informed concerning children, and issues.Maintaining the Agency’s policies and proceduresAttend on-going trainingAdditional duties as requiredPosition Type/Expected Hours of WorkThis is a part-time position; days and hours of work are generally Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 25 hours per a week.Required Education and Experience18 years and older.HS Diploma and willingness to obtain New York State Teaching Assistant Certification.A desire to work with children through positive interaction.Prior experience preferred but not necessary.Dependable, flexible, and team player required.Physical Demands:Demonstrate full range of motion. Be able to lift to 40 lbs. Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements.Other DutiesPlease note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.EEO StatementBirch Family Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Birch Family Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Birch Family Services expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Birch Family Services’ employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.