Teacher Assistant
About The Position
We are hiring in Port Jervis, NY! Join us at Easterseals NY 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
- Level I NYS Teacher Assistant Certification.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree preferred.
- Two (2) years practical experience working with children is 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
