Teacher's Assistant
About The Position
The Teacher's Assistant supports teachers in completing classroom tasks and provides educational and individualized support to students. The role includes helping prepare lessons, reviewing material with students individually or in small groups, supervising students, tracking attendance and grades, and assisting students who need accommodations or additional help. The assistant also supports students with disabilities and students learning English as a second language. The position involves preparing and teaching age-appropriate academic and social programs tailored to each child's needs, including a group curriculum in basic math and beginning English. The assistant helps design, assess, and supervise the education program; prepares a safe, learning-conducive classroom; maintains professional relationships within the Abbott House community; prepares reports; participates in weekly treatment team meetings; and completes required Abbott House and ORR training. The role is full-time, 35 hours per week, in Irvington, New York.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 2 years of teaching experience.
- At least 1 year of experience teaching English as a second language and/or equivalent experience working with immigrant youth.
- Proficiency in spoken and written English and Spanish.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Genuine sensitivity to children from diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Ability to use a computer and learn software programs.
- Ability to operate a fax machine, copier, scanner, and other office equipment.
- Ability to speak, read, and write fluently in English, using correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Nice To Haves
- Experience teaching in a special education setting.
Responsibilities
- Ensure each child entering the program is properly assessed through educational assessments.
- Help teachers prepare lessons by collecting materials and setting up equipment.
- Review lessons or lectures with students individually or in small groups.
- Supervise students in class, between classes, during recreation periods, and on field trips; always supervise the group.
- Track attendance, grade assignments, and calculate grades.
- Provide extra help to students who need accommodations or are struggling with a concept.
- Assist students with special learning requirements, including disabilities and English-language learning needs.
- Collaborate with the teacher to identify student issues and recommend solutions.
- Follow state, school, and classroom rules and regulations.
- Prepare age-appropriate academic and social programs tailored to each child's needs.
- Teach a basic education curriculum in a group setting, including basic math and beginning English.
- Design, assess, and supervise the education program for children.
- Organize and prepare a safe classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Maintain positive, supportive, and professional relationships within the Abbott House community.
- Prepare reports as needed.
- Participate in weekly treatment team meetings.
- Attend and complete all mandated Abbott House and ORR training on time.
- Perform other related duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
