Preschool Teacher Assistant (25714)

Northern Rivers Family of Services•City of Schenectady, NY

10d•$19 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

As a Teacher Assistant, you will assist the classroom teacher in all aspects of teaching, behavior management, and supporting students success in school. You will report to the Preschool Supervising Teacher and you will work onsite.

Requirements

Ability to work with students who demonstrate serious emotional and behavioral challenges, ages 3-5
NYS Education Teacher Assistant Certification

Nice To Haves

Associates degree preferred

Responsibilities

Follow all Agency policies and procedures, along with state and federal regulations pertaining to our school and students.
Assist the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities; create and modify materials to match student abilities.
Work with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials to match student abilities.
Monitor student behavior and help maintain discipline in the classroom; record behavior data as requested; assist with crisis prevention; assist with de-escalation techniques with students.
Assist in the implementation of behavior plans (BIP); recording behavior data; and the completion of incident reports when requested.
Monitor, supervise and assist students during non-instructional periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. lunch, recess/breaks, bus loading/unloading, playground, classroom, washroom, field trips, transportation, assemblies, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
Assist in the implementation of Pyramid Model principles and practices in the classroom to build social and emotional competence and to support children through nurturing and responsive relationships and a high-quality environment.
Attend meetings, training, professional learning sessions (e.g. first aid, Pyramid, CPR, emergency procedures, behavior management) for the purpose of enhancing professional skills, competencies and to meet regulatory requirements (OCFS regulations require 30 hours in 5 areas over 2 years).
Perform various clerical duties; maintain records of student progress; develop and file incident reports; maintain student files; check daily attendance; make copies; develop classroom displays and instructional material; maintain and operate computers, smartboards and other classroom equipment.
Collaborate with teacher and other staff to incorporate information provided by parents, doctors, nurses, therapists and others in order to understand the needs of and provide services for students.
Assist the teacher(s) with the administration of appropriate assessment tools, tests, and other curriculum measurements.
Always monitor safety and well-being of students; monitor student attitudes and encourage positive behavior and interactions with peers.
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as requested by the teacher and Director.