Preschool Certified Teacher Assistant - Brooklyn
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 supports classroom planning, instruction, supervision, documentation, and children’s daily needs, while helping maintain a safe, organized, and respectful learning environment. The position offers a sign-on bonus and is full-time; the stated compensation is $19.06–$23.05 per hour, based on certification level, after probation. ADAPT Community Network provides services to people with developmental disabilities and describes a team culture centered on learning, support, collaboration, and career growth. The organization offers paid training and competitive benefits, and emphasizes diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- NYS Teacher Assistant Certification at Level I, II, or III is required.
- 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.
- Share information about children with the Teacher to support 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.
- Deliver services with 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, ensuring they accurately reflect functioning and program standards.
- Follow established classroom activity schedules.
- Help the Special Education Teacher maintain a clean and organized classroom.
- Implement universal precautions.
- Assist children with toileting, feeding, and outer clothing as needed.
- Participate in activities outside the activity room when necessary, including trips, pool, and gym activities; enter the swimming pool and participate fully in pool activities with children as required.
- Attend required staff meetings and participate in departmental in-service training.
- Help transport children between buses and the building when requested.
- Take precautions within established procedures to ensure work is completed free from recognized hazards.
- Substitute in other classrooms when 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
