Teacher Assistant: Nurture Learning & Impactful Growth

Devereux; Town of Red Hook (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Sick leave (8 days)

403(b) retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Devereux New York in Red Hook is seeking a Teacher Assistant to support instructional and residential programs for students with developmental disabilities. You will help maintain a safe, productive classroom environment and assist in guiding students’ behavior both on and off campus.

Join a dedicated team offering opportunities to work with individuals with developmental disabilities, with competitive pay and benefits. The schedule is Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 3:00pm, in Red Hook, NY.

Qualifications

• HS diploma with one year of related experience.
• Valid NY Driver's License.
• Be flexible, patient, energetic, creative and have a sense of humor.
• Strong passion for helping children and adults with special needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher and residential staff in planning and implementing instructional and residential programs for individual students.
• Ensure students’ welfare and safety; maintain order in classroom and on campus.
• Guide students in socially appropriate behavior and de‑escalate crises; contact supervisor when needed.

Skills

HS Diploma

Driver's License

Flexibility

Empathy

Education

HS Diploma

Associates degree preferred

Job description

Devereux New York in Red Hook is seeking a Teacher Assistant to support instructional and residential programs for students with developmental disabilities. You will help maintain a safe, productive classroom environment and assist in guiding students’ behavior both on and off campus.

Join a dedicated team offering opportunities to work with individuals with developmental disabilities, with competitive pay and benefits. The schedule is Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 3:00pm, in Red Hook, NY.