Teaching Assistant

WMCHealth; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as an Early Childhood Teacher Assistant, responsible for supporting the classroom environment and ensuring the developmental needs of children are met. Ideal candidates will possess a nurturing attitude, effective communication skills, and a commitment to adhering to educational policies. This role offers opportunities for professional growth within a supportive workplace.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

Retirement Savings Plan

Flexible Savings Account

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Experience in Early Childhood setting preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Assist Early Childhood Teacher in curriculum implementation.
• Provide nurturing care and guidance to children.
• Assume classroom leadership in Teacher's absence.

Skills

Nurturing Care

Communication

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

• Assists Early Childhood Teacher in implementation of our Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum. Maintains and utilizes classroom materials and supplies to support programmatic goals. Maintains appropriate child/teacher ratios.

Responsibilities

• Works as a teammember, assisting Early Childhood Teacher in meeting the needs ofindividual children in all aspects. Supports Developmentally Appropriate Practice as defined by Day Care philosophy and NAEYC guidelines.
• Assists and supports in planning and implementation of classroom curriculum. This will include preparation and clean up of planned and unplanned activities and event/project planning. Assumes classroom leadership responsibilities in absence of Early Childhood Teacher.
• Adheres to philosophy, regulating policies and procedures as defined by MidHudson Regional Hospital Day Care Policies and Procedures Handbook, Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), Dutchess County Department of Health and the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
• Actively provides nurturing, supportive care and guidance to children by addressing each child's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development to meet their needs. Depending on age and ability, this may include, feeding, toileting, and diapering. Maintains CPR , First Aid and MAT Certification.
• Communicates in a manner which is professional, polite, and respectful withchildren, parents, administrators, co-workers, and visitors at all times.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements

• EXPERIENCE
  • Prior experience in Early Childhood setting preferred.
• EDUCATION
  • High school graduate or equivalent, 18 years of age or older required.
• LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
  • Must be cleared through N.Y.S. Office of Children & Family Services (OCFS) State Central Register and N.Y.S. Office of Children & Family Services (OCFS) Criminal History Review.

About Us:

MidHudson Regional Hospital

MidHudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie, NY, is home to the mid-Hudson Valley's most advanced healthcare services. This 243-bed facility cares for more than 10,000 inpatients annually while performing an additional 325,000 outpatient procedures each year. MidHudson Regional Hospital operates the area's only Level II trauma center, is home to the Redl Center for Cancer Care and Center for Robotic Surgery, and is a destination hospital for patients with serious illnesses and injuries.

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Savings Account
• Paid Time Off
• Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement