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Substitute Teacher Assistant

Astor Services•Poughkeepsie, NY

About The Position

Astor Services is hiring Substitute Preschool Teacher Assistants for its Head Start program, a federally funded preschool program serving children ages 3 and 4 and their families in early learning, health, and family well-being. The Teacher Assistant helps deliver educational services in a classroom, supporting instruction throughout the day, supervising children, conducting ongoing assessments, and potentially participating in home visits.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Obtain New York State Teacher Assistant Certification within six months of hire.
  • Experience working with children.
  • Ability to work as a team player with a can-do attitude.
  • Ability to embrace challenges and celebrate successes.

Responsibilities

  • Create a well-organized learning environment that is welcoming, trusting, and safe.
  • Understand and incorporate the principles of play-based learning.
  • Manage the classroom effectively, including supervising all children.
  • Provide varied classroom experiences that support each child’s emotional, cognitive, language, physical, and self-help skill development.
  • Work as a team member.
  • Provide coverage as assigned to support smooth program operations.
  • Follow safety and health practices in daily duties to maintain a safe learning environment.
  • Support instruction and ongoing assessments; participation in home visits may be included.

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