Teacher Assistant

ASTOR SERVICES; Town of Cairo (NY); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Advancement within organization

CDA credential training provided at no

Job summary

Astor Services is hiring Preschool Teacher Assistants for Head Start, a federally funded program serving 3- and 4-year-olds with focus on early learning, health, and family well-being. This full-time role offers 30 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, in a collaborative setting with dedicated professionals.

The teacher assistant supports instruction, supervises children, conducts ongoing assessments, and may participate in home visits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience with the population served is preferred.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Create a well-organized, welcoming and safe learning environment.
• Apply play-based learning principles in daily activities.
• Supervise children and manage classroom behavior effectively.
• Incorporate varied experiences to support emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development.
• Collaborate with team members to support program operations.
• Provide coverage as needed to ensure smooth program operations.
• Follow safety and health practices in daily duties.

Skills

Teamwork

Play-based learning

Classroom management

Student assessments

Family communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job 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 30 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

Requirements

You must have:

• High School Diploma or GED.

You should have:

• Experience with the population served is preferred.

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!