Teacher Assistant

Voa Gny; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Birthday Holiday

Job summary

VOA GNY's Bronx Early Learning Center is seeking a Teacher Assistant to support instruction, document progress, and ensure student safety in a special education preschool setting.

The role collaborates with the classroom teacher, helps with individual and small-group activities, and maintains records. NYS certification is required, along with a HS diploma. Full-time position with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School graduate required.
• New York State Certification as Teacher Assistant required.

Responsibilities

• Work with individual children or groups on instructional projects planned with the teacher.
• Assist pupils in using instructional resources and developing materials.
• Write anecdotal records and share progress with the teacher.
• Plan activities with the teacher, supporting in areas like languages, arts, and crafts.
• Escort students to buses and supervise them in the building.
• Communicate with parents verbally and in writing under teacher direction.
• Participate in staff development activities.
• Attend team meetings and follow school policies.

Skills

NYS TA Certification

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Position: Teacher Assistant

The Teacher Assistant assists classroom teacher in all aspects involving instruction, documenting progress, and safety of students.

Bronx Early Learning Center

is a vibrant and nurturing special education preschool. To learn more about the program, copy and paste this link into a browser https://www.voa-gny.org/belc

Location:

Bronx, NY 10457

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School graduate
• New York State Certification as a Teacher Assistant.

Teacher Assistant Principal Responsibilities:

• Work with individual children or groups of children on special instructional projects and activities as planned in conjunction with the teacher.
• Work cooperatively as member of team assisting in related instructional work as required; and assisting pupils in the use of available instructional resources and the development of instructional materials.
• Write individual anecdotal records and/or keep record of discrete trial instruction of students by providing the teacher with information about the children that will assist the teacher in the development of appropriate learning experiences.
• Meet with teacher to plan instructional activities and materials thereby utilizing their own special skills and abilities by assisting in instructional programs in such areas as: foreign languages, arts, crafts, music and similar subjects.
• Escort students to and from the school buses at arrival and dismissal time. Escort students throughout the building outside of the classroom.
• Communicate with parents verbally and in writing under the direction of the teacher, or in absence of the teacher.
• Participate in staff development activities.
• Attend team meeting conferences as appropriate.
• Follow policies and procedures of school.

We are committed to offering our employees an exceptional comprehensive benefits package that supports their health, well-being, and personal growth. Full-time employees enjoy:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• Prescription Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birthday Holiday

And much more!