Preschool Certified Teacher Assistant - Brooklyn
About The Position
ADAPT Community Network is seeking a Preschool Certified Teacher Assistant for its William O'Connor: Bay Ridge 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 includes supporting lesson planning and preparation, helping children use instructional resources, assisting with supervision and personal care, maintaining classroom records and schedules, and participating in school activities and staff training. The position includes a sign-on bonus. Compensation is $19.06–$23.05 per hour, based on certification level, after probation. Industry-leading benefits are offered 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.
- Help supervise children in assigned areas.
- Provide the Teacher with information about children to support the development of appropriate learning and behavioral experiences.
- Help children use available instructional resources and assist the Teacher in developing instructional materials.
- Perform clerical tasks for assigned areas, such as collating, folding, typing, laminating, and answering telephones.
- Participate in case conferences as needed.
- Provide services with utmost regard for 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.
- Help the Special Education Teacher maintain a clean and organized classroom.
- Always implement universal precautions.
- Assist children with toileting and feeding as needed.
- Assist children receiving services with outer clothing on arrival and departure as needed.
- Participate in activities outside the activity room, including trips, pool, and gym activities; enter the swimming pool and fully participate in pool activities with children when 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 the established framework so that work is completed free from recognized hazards.
- Substitute in other classrooms as requested.
- Perform other related duties as requested.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus
- Paid training
- Competitive benefits for full-time employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
