Teacher Assistant (40034)

Birch Family Services; Brooklyn (AL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Birch Family Services is seeking an experienced classroom assistant to work in the East Flatbush Early Childhood Center in Brooklyn, NY. The role supports teachers in implementing IEP goals and daily activities while maintaining organization and safety in the classroom.

You will participate in team meetings, assist with documentation, and collaborate with staff, parents, and outside agencies to ensure student progress and regulatory compliance. A strong teamwork orientation is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Possession of NYS Continuing Teaching Assistant Certification (Level I–III) preferred.
• Experience in early childhood preferred.
• Excellent communication and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Teacher in activities to support IEP goals and daily program planning.
• Support the learning environment and assist with instruction and behavior management.
• Participate in interdisciplinary teams and school functions as required.
• Supervise the class when the Teacher is away and maintain documentation.
• Communicate with parents, staff, and outside agencies as needed.

Skills

Oral communication

Conceptual thinking

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Reliability

Responsible

Team building

Tolerance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: East Flatbush Early Childhood Center - Brooklyn, NY 11203, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $19.36 - $21.22 Hourly, Job Shift: Day, Work hand-in-hand with the Teacher and related service staff; follow the Teachers instructions and model; integrates the interdisciplinary teams input for instruction, behavior management, and language facilitation.Assist the Teacher in all activities necessary to support student attainment of IEP goals, including daily program planning and physical environment organization.Performs all classroom and school-wide duties pertaining to organization, maintenance, and instruction of his/her classroom and module.Participates as a classroom and interdisciplinary team member, as well as in other teams as determined by the Principal. Participates in all relevant meetings (team, department, staff, module, etc.) and other school functions or activities (e.g. Open School Night) as assigned by Teacher, Supervisor or Principal.Supervises the class when the Teacher must leave the room for a short period of time.Comply with regulatory requirements and school policy and procedures in all areas. Assists in maintaining appropriate documentation as specified according to program and regulatory compliance. Submits all required paperwork in a timely fashion as designated by the Teacher or Educational Supervisor.Maintain an appropriate and effective interpersonal relationships with team and department members, parents, other staff, supervisors, administrators, and outside agencies.DemonstrateOpen communication, flexibility and the ability to learn and utilize team building strategiesThe ability to self-evaluate, to utilize supervision and problem solveThe ability to both offer and accept assistance to/from others.Perform other duties assigned.

Qualifications

• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Conceptual Thinking - Ability to think in terms of abstract ideas.
• Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for ones conduct.
• Team Building - Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal.
• Tolerance - Ability to work successfully with a variety of people without making judgments.

Education

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)

Skills & Ability

Certificates & LicensesPossession of New York State Continuing Teaching Assistant Certification or Level I, Level II or Level III New York State Certified Teaching Assistant Certification.

Other Requirements

Experience in the field of early childhood preferred EEO Statement Birch Family Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Birch Family Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Birch Family Services expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Birch Family Services’ employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.