The League School (ages 5-21) and Joan Fenichel Therapeutic Nursery (ages 3-5) are currently seeking teaching assistants to work in our school age and pre-school program. The teaching assistants will provide services to children with emotional challenges, autism, and/or developmental delays and help maintain a positive learning environment ensuring students’ success in school.
Responsibilities for teaching assistants include but are not limited to:
- Assists supervising teachers and provide special care needs to students
- Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (classroom, restroom, toileting, hallway, mealtime, busing, field trips, kitchen, playground, etc.)
- Performs additional duties as assigned to support the ongoing development of the student, classroom, or school environment.
- Provides direct instruction under teacher's guidance to support IEP goal attainment.
- Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher.
Education:
- Teaching assistant certification – Level 1 preferred
- Must have a high school diploma
Skills and/or Experience Required:
- Prior experience working with children ages 3-5 and/or ages 5 - 21, preferably special needs population or a similar combination of work and experience; excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong attention to detail and highly organized.
The League Education and Treatment Center is a non-profit agency dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with psychiatric and developmental disabilities. Each day, we serve over 500 at-risk and underserved children and adults from all parts of the greater New York City area. We offer generous benefits including: health insurance, life insurance, 403 (b), and sick time.
EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $17.27 per hour
Expected hours: 32.5 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Special education: 1 year (Preferred)
- Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Level - I teaching assistant certification (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Brooklyn, NY 11203: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
