Teacher Assistant - Per Diem

Extraordinary Pediatrics; New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children is seeking a Teacher Assistant to work with classroom teachers and service providers to support students with diverse learning, developmental, behavioral, and physical needs.

Responsibilities include assisting with lesson plans, routines, behavioral support, and daily living activities, while promoting independence and inclusion within a collaborative educational team.

Qualifications

• Formal education: Two years of college or an Associate degree in early childhood education required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Must possess Teacher Assistant Certification granted by the NY State Education Department.
• Experience working with children of various abilities & age groups required.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual and small-group support to students under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Assists with the implementation of lesson plans, classroom activities, assignments, routines, and teacher-directed instruction.
• Reinforces classroom expectations and provides positive behavioral support, redirection, and encouragement.
• Implements student-specific goals, strategies, procedures, and behavior support plans as directed by the teacher and educational team.
• Supports students in developing independence, communication, social participation, classroom readiness, and self-help skills.
• Provides assistance with activities of daily living, including feeding, toileting, dressing, and other personal care needs, when required by the student's individual needs and assignment.
• Supports students during classroom activities, transitions, and other school routines, including safe arrival and dismissal and transportation-related duties as assigned.
• Assists in the selection, preparation, organization, and maintenance of developmentally appropriate classroom materials, activities, toys, books, and equipment.
• Helps maintain a safe, organized, supportive, respectful, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Observes student performance and communicates relevant information to the supervising teacher and educational team.
• Collaborates with teachers, occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, behavioral professionals, and other school personnel to support student participation and success.

Education

Two years of college or an Associate degree in early childhood education

Job description

St. Mary's Healthcare System for Children

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• Location 29-01 216th Street,Bayside, NY, 11360,United States
• Base Pay $24.00 - $29.00 / Hour
• Job Category Extraordinary Pediatrics
• Manage Others No

Description

The Teacher Assistant works collaboratively with classroom teachers, related service providers, behavioral staff, and other members of the educational team to support students with a variety of learning, developmental, behavioral, and physical needs. Supports Hospital's mission to provide the highest quality care by complying with regulatory guidelines, meeting agency standards, and obtaining appropriate certification.

JOB DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Provides individual and small-group support to students under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Assists with the implementation of lesson plans, classroom activities, assignments, routines, and teacher-directed instruction.
• Reinforces classroom expectations and provides positive behavioral support, redirection, and encouragement.
• Implements student-specific goals, strategies, procedures, and behavior support plans as directed by the teacher and educational team.
• Supports students in developing independence, communication, social participation, classroom readiness, and self-help skills.
• Provides assistance with activities of daily living, including feeding, toileting, dressing, and other personal care needs, when required by the student's individual needs and assignment.
• Supports students during classroom activities, transitions, and other school routines, including safe arrival and dismissal and transportation-related duties as assigned.
• Assists in the selection, preparation, organization, and maintenance of developmentally appropriate classroom materials, activities, toys, books, and equipment.
• Helps maintain a safe, organized, supportive, respectful, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Observes student performance and communicates relevant information to the supervising teacher and educational team.
• Collaborates with teachers, occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, behavioral professionals, and other school personnel to support student participation and success.
• Follows established health and safety procedures, including infection control and universal precautions.
• Maintains student confidentiality, appropriate professional boundaries, and respectful communication with students, families, colleagues, and school personnel.
• Respects and supports family choices and decisions regarding their child while maintaining professional responsibilities and established educational plans.
• Follows all Extraordinary Pediatrics, PC / St. Mary's policies and applicable school district policies, procedures, safety requirements, and professional expectations.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Participates in meeting and other assigned committees.
• Assists teacher with planning and preparing parties, field trips and graduation.
• Participates in shared departmental duties of preparing the school environment for daily activities including getting the meal cart, ordering supplies, putting away supplies
• Provides coverage and direction in Teacher’s absence as needed

Requirements

Formal education required:

Two years of college or an Associate degree in early childhood education required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Must possess Teacher Assistant Certification granted by the NY State Education Department

Experience working with children of various abilities & age groups required.

2 years Early Education classroom experience preferred.

Summary

St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children is committed to nurturing a compassionate environment that welcomes all children, young adults, families, and staff; built on the belief that what makes us different makes us stronger, and provides unity throughout our community.

St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V/SO