Teaching Assistant - Floater

Volunteers of America-Greater New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Volunteers of America-Greater New York is seeking a Teacher Assistant for the Bronx Early Learning Center. This vibrant preschool focuses on special education, where you will support the classroom teacher and directly engage with children. Benefits include medical coverage, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Birthday Holiday

Qualifications

• High School graduate and New York State Certification required.
• Work cooperatively in team settings and assist in instructional work.
• Ability to communicate with students and parents effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher in documenting student progress and safety.
• Work with individual or groups of children on instructional projects.
• Prepare instructional materials and communicate with parents as needed.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Instructional Skills

Education

High School Diploma

New York State Certification as a Teacher Assistant

Job description

Volunteers of America-Greater New York (VOA-Greater New York) is an anti-poverty organization working to end homelessness in the New York area by 2050. We operate over 60 programs across New York City, Northern New Jersey and Westchester County including emergency, transitional and permanent housing. Our services extend to families experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, people living with HIV/AIDS, veterans, youth aging out of foster care, adults with behavioral health or substance use needs , and others in need, including a special education preschool program.

We are in search of new talent in the following position…

Position: Teacher Assistant

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

Bronx Early Learning Center is a vibrant and nurturing special education preschool. To learn more about the program, copy and paste this link into a browser https://www.voa-gny.org/belc

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:

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

And much more!

Please note: Benefits for part-time employees may vary.

To learn more about VOA-Greater New York, copy and paste this link into a browser: https://www.voa-gny.org/about

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