Teacher Assistant

ASTOR SERVICES; City of Beacon (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Make a difference in children's lives

Supportive team environment

Growth opportunities

CDA credential training provided

Job summary

Astor Services is hiring Preschool Teacher Assistants to support the Head Start program, delivering high-quality early learning services to 3- and 4-year-olds. The role is full-time, 35 hours per week, year-round, including classroom support, assessments, and possible home visits.

You will join a dedicated team focused on children’s development and family well-being, with opportunities to grow and access CDA credential training at no cost. Strong teamwork and safety practices are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Create a well-organized learning environment that is welcoming, trusting and safe.
• Incorporate play-based learning principles into daily activities.
• Demonstrate effective classroom management and supervise all children.
• Provide varied experiences to support emotional, cognitive, language, physical, and self-help skills development.
• Work collaboratively as a team member to support program goals.
• Provide coverage as needed to ensure smooth program operation.
• Follow safety and health practices daily to maintain a safe learning environment.

Skills

Team player

Play-based learning

Classroom management

Child assessment

Instructional 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.

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.