Teaching Assistant

Voa Gny; New York, Northern (NY, KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Prescription Coverage

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Birthday Holiday

Job summary

Volunteers of America–Greater New York is seeking a Teacher Assistant in the Bronx to support classroom instruction, document student progress, and help maintain student safety. You will work under the direction of the classroom teacher, assist in small groups, and help prepare instructional materials.

Based in Bronx, NY, the role involves communicating with families, escorting students, and participating in staff development. This is a full-time position with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must possess NYS certification as a Teacher Assistant.
• Supports instruction and document progress under teacher guidance.
• Prioritizes student safety and well-being in classroom settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist with individual or small-group instruction as planned with the teacher.
• Help develop instructional materials and use available resources.
• Record progress with anecdotal notes or discrete trial data for teachers.
• Plan instructional activities with the teacher in areas like languages, arts, crafts, and music.
• Escort students to buses and supervise them inside and outside the building.
• Communicate with parents verbally and in writing under teacher direction.
• Participate in staff development and attend team meetings as appropriate.
• Follow school policies and procedures.

Skills

Instructional support

Classroom assistance

Documentation

Safety awareness

Education

High School graduate & NYS Teacher Assistant certification

Job description

Volunteers of America–Greater New York (VOA–Greater New York) is a leading anti-poverty organization serving neighbors in need across New York City, Northern New Jersey, and Westchester. Through 70+ programs, we support over 35,000 adults and children each year, including individuals experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, youth aging out of foster care, veterans, seniors, and children with developmental delays.

Our staff are at the heart of this work, creating meaningful change every day. If you’re passionate about making a difference and joining a mission-driven team, we invite you to explore this opportunity.

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the following position:

Position: Teacher Assistant

The Teacher Assistant assists classroom teacher in all aspects involving instruction, documenting progress, and safety of students.

Location: Bronx, NY 10457

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School graduate and New York State Certification as a Teacher Assistant.

Teacher Assistant Principal Responsibilities:

• Work with individual children or groups of children on special instructional projects and activities as planned in conjunction with the teacher.
• Work cooperatively as member of team assisting in related instructional work as required; and assisting pupils in the use of available instructional resources and the development of instructional materials.
• Write individual anecdotal records and/or keep record of discrete trial instruction of students by providing the teacher with information about the children that will assist the teacher in the development of appropriate learning experiences.
• Meet with teacher to plan instructional activities and materials thereby utilizing their own special skills and abilities by assisting in instructional programs in such areas as: foreign languages, arts, crafts, music and similar subjects.
• Escort students to and from the school buses at arrival and dismissal time. Escort students throughout the building outside of the classroom.
• Communicate with parents verbally and in writing under the direction of the teacher, or in absence of the teacher.
• Participate in staff development activities.
• Attend team meeting conferences as appropriate.
• Follow policies and procedures of school.

We are committed to offering our employees an exceptional comprehensive benefits package that supports their health, well-being, and personal growth. Full-time employees enjoy:

• Prescription Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birthday Holiday

VOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories.