Teacher Assistant

The Fedcap Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Easterseals NY- Bronx Child Development Center in Bronx, NY, is hiring a Teacher Assistant for our preschool program. You will support the classroom teacher, supervise children, and help with developmentally appropriate activities to foster holistic growth.

Requirements include a High School diploma or GED, with a Bachelor's degree preferred and Level I NYS Teacher Assistant Certification. Compensation ranges from $18.00 to $23.00 per hour, dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Level I NYS Teacher Assistant Certification required or in process.

Responsibilities

• Assist in moving children to and from buses and supervise them to ensure safety.
• Conduct basic health checks on arrival and document issues.
• Collaborate with the teacher to design developmentally appropriate activities.
• Prep classroom daily for planned activities.
• Keep classroom clean and organized after activities.
• Support group activities and transitions.
• Support individual students per their IEP goals.
• Assist children during meals and snack times.
• Ensure safe transfers within building and to the playground, with face-recognition procedures as needed.
• Incorporate PBIS and social-emotional learning strategies with all students.
• Help children regulate behavior and participate in staff development activities.

Education

High School education or GED

Bachelor's Degree

Level I NYS Teacher Assistant Certification

Job description

Job Description

• 10 month position with the option to work summer (extended school year)*
• 10 month position with the option to work summer (extended school year)*

We are hiring in Bronx, NY! Join us at Easterseals NY- Bronx Child Development Center for an exciting career as a Teacher Assistant

• 10 month position with the option to work summer (extended school year)*

What You’ll Do

As a Teacher Assistant for our preschool program you will work under the supervision of the classroom teacher and assist in caring for the physical and emotional needs of students. You will supervise class when the teacher is involved in other activities and attend staffing and departmental in-service as assigned.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Aid the transfer of children to and from buses each day assuring all students are where they need to be at all times
• Perform checks of children as they arrive at school to assure physical health and document any issues
• Work as a team member with the teacher and other teacher assistants designing developmentally appropriate activities for children to aid holistic development
• Prepare the classroom each day for activities planned
• Maintain a clean environment at all times after activities
• Participate in group activities for students
• Work with individual students on activities specified in their IEP
• Aid children as necessary during meal and snack times
• Assure children transfer safely within the building and to the playground and back- maintaining face recognition procedures at all times
• Utilize PBIS and social/emotional learning strategies with all children
• Help children regulate their behavior when necessary
• Participate in meeting and staff development provided

You’re a great fit for this role if you have:

• High School education or GED, Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Two (2) years practical experience working with children is preferred.
• Level I NYS Teacher Assistant Certification.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation
  • $18.00-$23.00 per hour (depending on experience)

Who We Are

Easterseals is a standard-bearer for creating equity and access for people with disabilities and other barriers to long term self-sufficiency. For 100 years, Easterseals has been an indispensable resource for people and families living with disabilities. Throughout all life's moments -- from the extraordinary to the ordinary and everything in between -- Easterseals is here to help people and families realize and reach for their full potential.

The Fedcap Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are an EEO employer committed to diversity.