Our client is an empowering and nurturing pre-school special education network with locations throughout the five boroughs of New York City. Their mission is to provide students with special needs the resources, support, and individualized education they need to thrive both academically and personally.
They are seeking a dedicated Certified Teacher Assistant to join their team and contribute to their mission of making a lasting impact in children’s lives.
Monday - Friday, 8am-3pm
Pay: $19 - $23/hour (based off on certification level and probation) + Industry-Leading Benefits for all full-time employee
Offers great extensive benefits package:
- PTO
- Paid holiday
- Health and Wellness insurance
- Education and Training programs
DUTIES:
- Provides physical and programmatic aid to children assigned.
- Aids in program plans and preparations.
- Assists with supervision of children in assigned areas.
- Provides Teacher with information about children that will assist in development of appropriate learning and behavioral experiences.
- Assists children with use of available instructional resources and assists Teacher with development of instructional materials.
- Performs clerical work for assigned areas i.e., collating, folding, typing, laminating and answering telephones.
- Participates in case conferences as needed.
- Assists Special Education Teacher in maintaining a clean and organized classroom.
- Assists with toileting and feeding of children as needed.
- Assists with outer clothing of children receiving services on arrival and departure as needed.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- High School Diploma or GED
- Six months of related experience is preferred
- Attended workshops on Child Abuse Identification and School Violence Intervention & Prevention
- Teacher Assistant Certification required as a Level I, II or III.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
- Successfully passed the NY State Teacher Certification Exam-ATAS
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
License/Certification:
- CTA Certification (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Middle Village, NY 11379: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
