Preschool Certified Teacher Assistant - Brooklyn

ADAPT Community Network • Brooklyn, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

ADAPT Community Network is seeking a Preschool Certified Teacher Assistant for its Greenpoint School in Brooklyn. Under the general supervision of a licensed or certified Teacher, the assistant provides instructional services and physical and programmatic support to children in the classroom. The role helps prepare and carry out programs, supports children’s learning and behavior, assists with classroom supervision and instructional materials, and completes related documentation and clerical tasks. The assistant also helps maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom and supports children during daily routines and activities, including toileting, feeding, arrival and departure, and activities outside the classroom. The position includes a sign-on bonus. Compensation is $19.06–$23.05 per hour, based on certification level, after probation. ADAPT describes its workplace as a team culture focused on learning, support, collaboration, and career growth, and offers paid training and competitive benefits to full-time employees.

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

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus.
• Paid training.
• Competitive benefits for full-time employees.
• Team culture emphasizing learning, support, collaboration, and career growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED