Teacher Assistant
The Fedcap GroupAbout the role
We are hiring in Carmel, NY! Join us at Easterseals NY- Project Soar for an exciting career as a Teacher Assistant.
Salary Range: $17-20/hr
Position Summary:
Easterseals NY- Project Soar is seeking a Teacher Assistant for our preschool program serving students with special needs.
Essential Job Functions:
- 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.
- Adhere to the Program and Agency policies.
- 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.
Education and Experience:
- High School education or GED, Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Two (2) years practical experience working with children is preferred.
- Level I NYS Teacher Assistant Certification preferred.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Mission: Easterseals New York’s mission is to spread help, hope and answers.Easterseals New York operates programs that enable those with special needs to achieve equality, dignity, and independence in their own communities. It provides exceptional services to ensure that all people with disabilities or special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their communities. We change the way the world defines and views disability by making profound, positive differences in people's lives every day. Easterseals has been an American Institution since 1919.
Easterseals New York joined The Fedcap Group in 2015.
Website: www.Easterseals.com/newyork
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