Preschool Certified Teacher Assistant - Queens

ADAPT Community Network•New York, NY

19h•$19 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of a licensed or certified Teacher, the Preschool Certified Teacher Assistant provides instructional services to children in the classroom. The assistant supports children’s physical and programmatic needs, helps prepare learning activities and materials, assists with supervision, and shares information with the Teacher to support appropriate learning and behavioral experiences. The role also includes classroom documentation and organization, clerical duties, and assistance with children’s personal care and transitions as needed. The assistant may participate in activities outside the classroom, including trips, pool and gym activities, and may be asked to substitute in other classrooms. ADAPT Community Network provides services to people with developmental disabilities. The organization describes its culture as centered on learning, support, collaboration and career growth, and offers paid training and competitive benefits. The position requires maintaining the dignity, privacy and confidentiality of children and following established program, safety and classroom procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
NYS Teacher Assistant Certification at Level I, II or III.
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Good interpersonal skills to interact effectively with coworkers, employees, children and parents.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of children’s records.
Ability to analyze problems and determine corrective measures.
Complete workshops on Child Abuse Identification, Preventing Sleeping Infant Death Syndrome, and Abusive Head Trauma Training before the start date.

Nice To Haves

Six months of related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide physical and programmatic aid to assigned children.
Assist with program plans and preparations.
Help supervise children in assigned areas.
Provide the Teacher with information about children to support appropriate learning and behavioral experiences.
Help children use available instructional resources and assist the Teacher in developing instructional materials.
Perform clerical work for assigned areas, such as collating, folding, typing, laminating and answering telephones.
Participate in case conferences as needed.
Ensure services respect children’s personal dignity, privacy and confidentiality.
Provide necessary program support and coverage.
Complete data collection and progress notes within division time frames and ensure they accurately reflect functioning and program standards.
Follow established classroom activity schedules.
Assist the Special Education Teacher in maintaining a clean and organized classroom.
Implement universal precautions.
Assist with toileting and feeding children as needed.
Help children receiving services with outer clothing on arrival and departure as needed.
Participate in activities outside the activity room when necessary, including trips, pool and gym activities; enter the pool and fully participate in pool activities with children as required.
Attend required staff meetings.
Participate in departmental in-service training programs.
Assist with transporting children between buses and the building as requested.
Take precautions within established procedures to ensure work is completed free from recognized hazards.
Substitute in other classrooms as requested.
Perform other related duties as requested.