Teaching Assistant (TA)

Liberty POST; Town of Irondequoit (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Early Childhood Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team. This role involves working with children aged birth to 5 years through Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education programs. The ideal candidate will have a passion for child development, excellent communication skills, and the ability to create a nurturing learning environment. With opportunities for mentorship and professional development, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and their families. Join a collaborative team that values diversity and inclusivity in a supportive work atmosphere.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Retirement Packages

Sick Time Accrual

Mentoring

Access to CEU Courses

Biweekly Payment with Direct Deposit

Qualifications

• Current New York State Licensure and/or Certifications required.
• Experience with children aged birth-5 years in educational settings.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and track child’s progress, adjusting treatment plans as needed.
• Record evaluations and treatment information in a timely manner.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Child Development Knowledge

Electronic Medical Record System

Education

Early Childhood Education Certification (B-2)

Students with Disabilities Certification (B-2)

CPR and First Aid Certification

Tools

MS Word

Job description

Liberty POST is currently seeking a motivated and energetic Early Childhood Teaching Assistant (TA) for part time and/or full-time employment to work with children who are birth-5 years old through Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education programs . Immediate positions are available throughout Rochester.

Liberty POST has offered its clients a range of high-quality and individualized services since 1994. Backed by Liberty Resources Inc. and part of a large social services circle, originally POST was a speech-language practice in Syracuse NY, and has grown to provide a range of services throughout all of New York State and New Jersey. We employ over 500 professionals in a variety of settings and offer a collaborative team approach to provide evaluation, direct therapy, and family education through child-directed play. We are focused on the importance of a child’s natural learning environment, a family’s unique strengths and needs and the diverse population we serve.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Evaluate, monitor and track child’s progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
• Test and evaluate child’s abilities to determine realistic goals.
• Record information on the initial evaluation, treatment, and progress in a timely manner using Electronic Medical Record system.
• Proficient at writing detailed analysis and reports.
• Effectively organize and maintain confidentially of child’s records and other documentations.
• Follow all state laws and regulations as it pertains to Early Intervention, CPSE/CSE special education.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience:

· Current New York State Licensure and/or Certifications.

• Early Childhood Education (B-2) Certification preferred.
• Students with disabilities (B-2) Certification preferred.
• CPR and First Aid Certification preferred.

· Knowledge of MS Word and comfortable with working with computer systems

• Valid Driver’s License
• Early Childhood Experience
• Great interpersonal and communication skills

Pay Rate:

• $18.00-$20.00 per hour.

Benefits for this position:

• Health Benefits and Retirement packages available for FT positions
• Accrual of sick time based on NYS Sick time Laws
• Mentoring is offered to all providers
• Access to unlimited CEU courses offered that are accredited through ASHA, AOTA, APTA and CTLE
• Work with a Team of professionals that care about making a difference
• Payment is biweekly with direct deposit

Liberty POST is committed to creating a diverse inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We offer equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing status, source of income or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.

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Liberty Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer.