Teacher Assistant

Paycom - ATS; Whitehall Corners (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS in Cortlandt Manor, NY is seeking an entry-level Teaching Assistant to support classroom teachers in a dynamic elementary or special education setting. This full-time role requires a high school diploma and a willingness to pursue NY Teaching Assistant Certification.

You will assist with daily routines, supervise students, and help implement lesson plans while gaining instructional experience under the supervision of the classroom teacher.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma and NY Teaching Assistant Certification.
• Candidate should pursue Level 3 TA Certification and maintain PD every five years.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct assistance to the classroom teacher in daily routines.
• Supervise a classroom group and implement the teacher's schedule in the teacher's absence.
• Work with and supervise aides in toileting, playground, lunch, arrivals and departures.
• Assist with small-group activities and individual goals under teacher guidance.

Skills

Active Listening

Autonomy

Accountability

Adaptability

Analytical Skills

Accuracy

Communication, Oral

Communication, Written

Empathetic

Energetic

Ethical

Honesty / Integrity

Motivation

Responsible

Education

High School Diploma

New York State Level One Teaching Assistant Certificate

Teaching Assistant Certification Level Three

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Details: Level: Entry, Job Location: Cortlandt Manor - Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $32,633.25 - $32,633.25 Salary/year, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Education, This posting is for the work location:122 Oregon Road Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567.

Education

The qualified applicant will hold at least a high school diploma and have or be eligible for a New York State Level One (1) Teaching Assistant Certificate. It is expected that candidate will pursue Teaching Assistant Certification as soon as possible if the candidate does not hold such certificate and will show evidence of this upon request. The candidate will be expected to achieve Level Three (3) Teaching Assistant Certification, which must be maintained with Professional Development every five (5) years through New York State Education Department.

Experience

Prior experience with developmentally disabled children in an educational or recreational setting is preferred but not required. This position is directly responsible to the classroom teacher.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• To provide direct assistance to the classroom teacher in all areas of the daily classroom routine.
• Demonstrate the ability to supervise a classroom group by implementing the teachers' lesson plan and schedule in the absence of the teacher.
• Must be familiar with all aspects of the classroom routine and the special needs of the individual children.
• Must be able, with the assistance of the teacher, to conduct small groups during scheduled activities and to work with individual children on specific goals.
• To work with and supervise classroom aides in toileting procedures, playground programs, lunch programs, and the arrival and departure of the students
• To react quickly and appropriately to emergency situations which may arise (i.e. accidents, illness, etc)
• In addition to the above and at the discretion of the teacher in charge of the classroom, the Teaching Assistant may be assigned duties above those mentioned according to his/her level of training and ability. Such assignments would be made in cooperation with the daily classroom and individual schedules and with the acceptance of the Teaching Assistant. Inclusion in parent conferences should also be considered when appropriate.

Position Qualifications:

• Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
• Autonomy - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Empathetic - Ability to appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of others.
• Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conducts conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Motivation - Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.
• Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Computer Skills

• Must have working knowledge of computer, Internet, Microsoft Word