Teacher Assistant

The Fedcap Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,419 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

The Fedcap Group in Bronx, NY is hiring a Teacher Assistant for our preschool program. You will work under the supervision of the classroom teacher and help care for the physical and emotional needs of students, supervising the class when needed.

You will participate in staffing and in-service sessions and assist in creating developmentally appropriate activities to support holistic growth. The role is on-site with compensation of $17–22 per hour, depending on credentials and experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Aid transfers of children to and from buses, ensuring students are where they need to be.
• Check children on arrival for health and document issues.
• Work as a team with the teacher and other assistants on developmentally appropriate activities for holistic development.
• Prepare the classroom each day for activities.
• Maintain a clean environment after activities.
• Participate in group activities for students.
• Assist individual students during IEP activities.
• Aid children during meals and snack times.
• Ensure safe movement within building and to playground, including face recognition procedures.
• Utilize PBIS and social/emotional learning strategies with all children.
• Help children regulate their behavior when necessary.
• Attend meetings and staff development provided.

Skills

Two years experience with children

Supervising students

Education

High School education or GED

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

We are hiring in Bronx, NY! Join us at Easterseals NY- Story Ave for an exciting career as a Teacher Assistant.

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 ensuring 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 meetings 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 preferred.

Compensation

• $17‑22/hr (depending on credentials and experience)

EEO Statement

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.