Teacher Assistant

Astor Services • Rhinebeck, NY

70d

About The Position

If you're passionate about working with children and making a difference in their lives, we want to hear from you! The Astor Learning Center (ALC) is hiring Teacher Assistants to join our supportive and collaborative team. We're searching for passionate, energetic individuals to join our team as Teacher Assistants (Level 1, 2, or 3) Think of it as your chance to make a real impact, shaping young minds and making a tangible difference every single day. The ALC is a therapeutic special education school for children facing educational, emotional, and behavioral challenges serving children in small class sizes with a maximum number of 80 children.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or GED
• Experience working with children.
• Be ready to be a team player with a can-do attitude.
• Ability to embrace challenges and celebrate successes.

Nice To Haves

• NYS TA Certificate but if you do not have it, you must obtain it within 6 months of hire.
• Experience with the population served is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming classroom where children are eager to return to learn each day.
• Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons that spark curiosity and ignite learning.
• Master the art of classroom management, ensuring every student feels safe, supported, and ready to learn.
• Document student progress and communicate with parents (because teamwork extends beyond the classroom!).
• Work with outside providers to enhance the student’s learning experience.

Benefits

• Offers four personal days.
• Full benefit package and ongoing professional development at no cost to staff.
• Enjoy time off per the School Calendar.
• Sick time is provided.
• Fully paid individual long-term disability and life insurance.
• Eligible for participation in agency medical and dental plan both individual and family, with small employee contribution.
• Opportunities to make a difference in the lives of children and families in need.
• Collaboration with a team of dedicated professionals in a supportive and dynamic environment.
• Room for growth and advancement within the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED