Teacher Assistant

The Fedcap GroupTown of Mount Pleasant, NY
18h$17 - $21Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring in Valhalla NY! Join us at Easterseals Valhalla for an exciting career as a Teacher Assistant. 10 month position with the option to work summer (extended school year) What You'll Do As a Teacher Assistant you will work in our integrated and self contained preschool classrooms and collaborate with the Special Education Teacher to create a safe, warm and caring educational environment for our students. You will follow all OCFS regulations, follow schoolwide PBIS initiative, and collaborate with classroom staff, parents, education consultant, and administration.

Requirements

  • High School education or GED
  • Two (2) years practical experience working with children is preferred.

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Work under supervision of classroom teacher.
  • Assist in caring for physical needs of children
  • Attend staffing, departmental in-service meetings as assigned.
  • Assist in keeping classroom and program supplies ready and well maintained.
  • Maintain professional ethics in the building and out, regarding the discussion of pupils, and their conditions.
  • Assist individuals with toileting and personal care needs when necessary.
  • Assist with behavior management of children under the supervision of the classroom teacher as outlined by Program and Agency policies.
  • Interact with children at all times in a nurturing and developmentally appropriate way, while encouraging self-help.
  • Assist in child observation, records keeping, and assessment.
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