Staten Island Preparatory Preschool Special Education Teacher Assistant

AHRC NYC • New York, NY

3d • $33,260 - $34,369 • Onsite

About The Position

AHRC New York City is seeking a Special Education Preschool Teacher Assistant for Staten Island Preparatory. This role involves assisting the teacher in daily activities within a preschool Special Education classroom, implementing lesson plans aligned with NYS standards, and utilizing appropriate teaching techniques to support student learning and socialization. The position is for a 10-month program with an optional 30-day summer session.

Requirements

• NYS Teaching Assistant Certification Levels I-III
• AA or 60 college credits | BA or MA.
• Providing supervisory and monetary support towards your RBT Certification.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish speaking a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in daily activities in a preschool Special Education classroom.
• Participate in the implementation of daily schedule/lesson plan for each student with activities aligned to NYS Prekindergarten Foundation for the Common Core Standards or NYS Common Core Standards, informed by authentic assessment data, which advance school readiness goals and reflect the objectives contained in IEP.
• Demonstrate appropriate teaching techniques, including prompting, pacing and utilization of reinforcement strategies, understanding potential behavioral problems that may arise.
• Implement strategies and techniques that facilitate generalization of concepts and promote socialization.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• 403b Retirement Plan with employer match
• Tuition Assistance
• Qualified Employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Life Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Commuter Benefits
• Health Savings Account
• Referral Program
• Professional Development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree