Assistant Teacher

Helen Keller Services (HKS)•New York, NY

1h•$38,000 - $42,000•Onsite

About The Position

Helen Keller Services for the Blind is hiring a full-time Assistant Teacher for its Children's Learning Center preschool in Brooklyn, New York. The Assistant Teacher supports the classroom teacher and works with groups of children as well as one-on-one with a child when required by the child's IEP. The role includes providing instruction as directed by the teacher, supporting students’ learning and self-care, encouraging communication and social interaction, and helping maintain a safe and organized classroom environment. The Assistant Teacher also communicates with families and assists with classroom documentation, student data collection, lesson preparation, and other tasks needed for effective program operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
New York State certification as a Level I Assistant Teacher.
Associate’s degree in early childhood education and two years of experience in a special education preschool setting.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a preschool setting.
Experience working with children with disabilities, especially children with vision impairments.

Responsibilities

Provide instruction to students as directed by the teacher and in accordance with IEP goals and objectives.
Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the classroom, during gym time, on community trips, and while bussing.
Support individual students during group instruction as directed.
Reinforce therapy techniques as directed by the teacher and therapists.
Assist students with eating, dressing, toileting, and other self-care activities, providing support appropriate to each student's functioning level.
Maintain a positive attitude and verbal tone, and praise children when appropriate.
Attend to children when they communicate, respect their communication, and respond appropriately.
Encourage communication, play, and social interaction among children.
Accompany the class on field trips and neighborhood trips.
Assist the teacher with documentation concerning students and classroom activities.
Help collect student ABC data and IEP goal data.
Maintain cordial, open communication with families at school, through Class DoJo, and at school functions.
Communicate to the teacher relevant information from or about families.
Track classroom supplies and obtain supplies as needed; submit receipts and forms for approved petty cash.
Organize teaching materials, toys, and other classroom items.
Prepare and organize materials and set up for individual and group lessons.
Clean and disinfect toys and equipment as needed.
Perform other duties needed for the safe, efficient, and effective operation of the classroom and program.