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