Teacher Assistant

ASTOR SERVICES; Wingdale (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Child Development Associate training

Room for growth and advancement

Job summary

Astor Services is hiring a Preschool Teacher Assistant to support Head Start classrooms. This full-time role (35 hours per week, 42 weeks per year) focuses on assisting instruction, supervising children, and contributing to assessments and family engagement within a caring team.

Responsibilities include creating a safe, organized environment, incorporating play-based learning, and collaborating with staff to individualize development across emotional, cognitive, language, and physical domains.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience with the population served is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a well-organized, welcoming learning environment.
• Support instruction and engage children in play-based learning.
• Provide supervision and safety for all children in the classroom.
• Participate in ongoing assessments and family outreach as needed.
• Collaborate effectively with team members to ensure smooth program operation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Classroom management

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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 35 hours per week, 42 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

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!

Requirements

You must have:

• High School Diploma or GED.

You should have:

• Experience with the population served is preferred.