Teacher Assistant - Douglaston Preschool - QSAC Education

QSAC Careers•Little Neck, NY

20d•Onsite

About The Position

QSAC is seeking dedicated and energetic NYS Certified Teaching Assistants to provide direct instructional services to students under the general supervision of a New York State certified teacher. The role focuses on one-on-one or small group instruction as outlined by the supervising teacher. Teaching Assistants support students’ recreation, motor, vocational, socialization and communication, leisure and motor skills through the use of behavior analytic teaching procedures. This position requires you to work with children ages 2-4 years old on the Autism Spectrum.

Requirements

NYS Certified Teaching Assistant
TA Certification level
High School Diploma or GED, required
3 letter of recommendation required upon hire
NYS Certification of at least Level 1 Teaching Assistant, required
Ability to safely assist lifting individuals of various weights & 20 lb. items

Nice To Haves

1-2 years’ work experience is a school setting is preferred

Responsibilities

Guiding and assisting students in various instruction settings and class routines
Collecting data documenting student performance
Under teacher direction, implementing student's Individual Education Plans (IEP)s and Behavior Intervention plans (when applicable)

Benefits

Competitive salary
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance have very low out of pocket costs (for FT staff)
Medical can be as low as $10 dollar per paycheck ( for FT staff)
Generous Paid Time Off policy (for full time staff)
Group Life Insurance and Long Term Disability (for full time staff)
Flexible Spending Accounts (for full time staff)
Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
403(b) Retirement with Discretionary Employer Match (for FT staff)
Opportunities for career advancement
Access to BCBA, CEU’s and CTLE credits