Preschool Certified Teacher Assistant - Brooklyn

ADAPT Community Network•Brooklyn, NY

22h•Onsite

About The Position

ADAPT Community Network is hiring a Preschool Certified Teacher Assistant at 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 assisting with learning activities, supervision, classroom preparation and organization, documentation, and children’s daily care needs. The position is full-time and offers a sign-on bonus, competitive benefits, paid training, and opportunities for learning, collaboration, and career growth.

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.
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 assistance to assigned children.
Assist with program plans and preparations.
Help supervise 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 in developing instructional materials.
Perform clerical tasks, including 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 as needed.
Participate in activities outside the activity room, including trips, pool, and gym activities, when necessary; enter the swimming pool and participate fully with children as required.
Attend required staff meetings and departmental in-service training programs.
Help transport 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.
Perform other related duties as requested.