Nonprofit

Teacher Assistant

On-site, Work must be performed in or near Carmel, NY
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  • Details

    Job Type:Full Time
    Education:High School Diploma Required
    Experience Level:Mid-level
    Compensation:USD $17 - $20 / hour
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    Areas of Focus:Children & Youth, Education, Job & Workplace, Poverty, Veterans

    Description

    We are hiring in Carmel, NY! Join us at Easterseals NY- Project Soar for an exciting career as a Teacher Assistant.

    Salary Range: $17-20/hr

    Position Summary:

    Easterseals NY- Project Soar is seeking a Teacher Assistant for our preschool program serving students with special needs.

    Essential Job Functions:

    • Work under the supervision of the classroom teacher.
    • Assist in caring for the physical and emotional needs of students.
    • Supervise class when the teacher is involved in other activities.
    • Attend staffing and departmental in-service as assigned.
    • Order supplies for the classroom under teacher's supervision.
    • Provide services to individuals with varied behavior issues which may include physical aggression, verbal assault, inappropriate sexual comments, gesture, and acts.
    • Perform residential responsibilities as required for days when there is no school.
    • Supervise teaching assistants in the educational and residential settings.
    • Maintain strong knowledge of individual student educational plans.
    • Design classroom programs under the direct guidance of the classroom teacher and Coordinator of Education.
    • Develop behavioral plans and incentive programs for students.
    • Ensure the daily completion of the time-out log.
    • Provide lesson plans in written form for the classroom.
    • Help organize and supervise extracurricular activities.
    • Develop and implement recreational activities in the community.
    • Develop and supervise work sites for students in the community.

    Experience and Education:

    • High School education or GED, Bachelor's Degree preferred.
    • Two (2) years practical experience working with children is preferred.
    • Level I NYS Teacher Assistant Certification.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    We are hiring in Carmel, NY! Join us at Easterseals NY- Project Soar for an exciting career as a Teacher Assistant.

    Salary Range: $17-20/hr

    Position Summary:

    Easterseals NY- Project Soar is seeking a Teacher Assistant for our preschool program serving students with special needs.

    Essential Job Functions:

    • Work under the supervision of the classroom teacher.
    • Assist in caring for the physical and emotional needs of students.
    • Supervise class when the teacher is involved in other activities.
    • Attend staffing and departmental in-service as assigned.
    • Order supplies for the classroom under teacher's supervision.
    • Provide services to individuals with varied behavior issues which may include physical aggression, verbal assault, inappropriate sexual comments, gesture, and acts.
    • Perform residential responsibilities as required for days when there is no school.
    • Supervise teaching assistants in the educational and residential settings.
    • Maintain strong…

    Benefits

    Medical, Dental, Paid Time off, Employee Assistance Program

    Medical, Dental, Paid Time off, Employee Assistance Program

    Location

    On-site
    97 Old Rte 6, Carmel Hamlet, NY 10512, USA

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