Teaching Assistant - Rensselaer Academy

Questar III BOCES; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Questar III BOCES is seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant to support students at Rensselaer Academy. This role offers a competitive salary, 10-month school calendar, and additional benefits such as health insurance, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for certification. Applicants are encouraged to have a high school diploma and a passion for working with children.

Benefits

Competitive salary

10-month school calendar

Paid sick and personal leave

Full health and dental benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Enrollment in the NYS Teacher’s Retirement Pension System

Optional enrollment in 403b and Flexible Spending accounts

Qualifications

• Certification opportunities provided by Questar.
• Candidates encouraged to apply with a high school diploma.
• Preferred experience with Special Education students.

Responsibilities

• Support students at Rensselaer Academy.
• Work within a supportive educational culture.
• Assist in the teaching and care of students.

Skills

Willingness to obtain NYS Teaching Assistant certification

Desire to work with kids

Experience with Special Education students

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Intro

Here at Questar III Boces, we believe in changing lives, realizing dreams and doing together what can’t be done alone. Our vision is that of creating a student-centered culture and putting students first. Our core values include a commitment to excellence by honing our craftsmanship to deliver high-quality work, a commitment to leadership & service by moving the organization, departments and school districts forward by exceeding client expectations, and a commitment to innovation by creating programs and services to address client needs AND by continuously improving our programs and operations. We believe that organizational excellence is best achieved when leadership is reflective of our diverse society.

Job Description

Starting Immediately - Questar III BOCES announces vacancies for full-time probationary Teaching Assistant to support students at Rensselaer Academy.

Come work for a great organization with a supportive culture and great benefits.

• Competitive salary
• 10-month school calendar and hours (optional summer school employment)
• Paid sick and personal leave time available as soon as you start
• Full health and dental benefits (5% employee contribution)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Enrollment in the NYS Teacher’s Retirement Pension System
• Optional enrollment in 403b and Flexible Spending accounts

Requirements:

• Applicants will need to be willing to obtain a NYS Teaching Assistant certification (Questar will provide opportunities to meet the certification requirements)
• Candidates with a high school diploma or equivalent and a desire to work with kids are encouraged to apply
• Preferred candidates will have experience working with Special Education students

For more information on Questar III BOCES, please visitwww.questar.org.