Job DescriptionWe are hiring in Carmel, NY! Join us at Easterseals NY- Project Soar for an exciting career as a Teacher Assistant.Salary Range: $17-20/hrPosition Summary:Easterseals NY- Project Soar is seeking a Teacher Assistant for our preschool program serving students with special needs.Essential Job Functions:
- Work under the supervision of the classroom teacher.
- Assist in caring for the physical and emotional needs of students.
- Supervise class when the teacher is involved in other activities.
- Attend staffing and departmental in-service as assigned.
- Order supplies for the classroom under teacher's supervision.
- Provide services to individuals with varied behavior issues which may include physical aggression, verbal assault, inappropriate sexual comments, gesture, and acts.
- Perform residential responsibilities as required for days when there is no school.
- Supervise teaching assistants in the educational and residential settings.
- Maintain strong knowledge of individual student educational plans.
- Design classroom programs under the direct guidance of the classroom teacher and Coordinator of Education.
- Develop behavioral plans and incentive programs for students.
- Ensure the daily completion of the time-out log.
- Provide lesson plans in written form for the classroom.
- Help organize and supervise extracurricular activities.
- Develop and implement recreational activities in the community.
- Develop and supervise work sites for students in the community.
Experience and Education:
- 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.
Equal Opportunity EmployerAbout Us
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