Teacher's Assistant
Description
Location: New Rochelle, NY
Hours: 8:30am-3:30pm Monday- Friday
Salary: 16.00 - 17.00 p/hr. Dependent upon educational experience
OVERVIEW OF PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist Head Teacher in all phases of running the program
Participate in meeting the goals and objectives of the child as noted on IEP
Responsible and dependable pattern of attendance
Present appropriate professional appearance
Engage in frequent verbal interactions with children
Utilize positive redirection to manage challenging behaviors
Participate in reflective supervision
Assist children in toileting, including changing diapers
Participate in staff meetings and case presentations
Assist in other classrooms if temporary staffing adjustment is needed
Continue in professional development including 30 hrs per License cycle of OCFS training
QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES:
Support for and understanding of children with a wide variety of special needs in a preschool setting
Sensitivity and Empathy for children with special needs and their families
Self-motivated
Self-motivated
Flexible and Collaborative
Good communication skills
Good organizational skills
Responsible
Cooperative
Basic Computer skills
Basic understanding of child development
Good communication skills
Good organizational skills
Responsible
Cooperative
Basic Computer skills
Basic understanding of child development
Willing to continue education to gain next level of position
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma and 6 college credits, NYSED Assistant Teacher Certification or Child Development Associate’s degree (or working towards)
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
This job requires working with young children in a school setting. This position requires working with young children who may need help with self-help skills including toileting/diapering, lifting up to 50 pounds, running, etc
These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to perform the job's essential functions successfully. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the position, which are reviewed in each case.
Travel Requirements: none
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