Teacher Assistant

What You'll Do

You will work in our integrated and self contained preschool classrooms and collaborate with the Special Education Teacher to create a safe, warm and caring educational environment for our students.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Work under supervision of classroom teacher.
• Attend staffing, departmental in-service meetings as assigned.
• Maintain professional ethics in the building and out, regarding the discussion of pupils, and their conditions.
• Assist in keeping classroom and program supplies ready and well maintained.
• Interact with children at all times in a nurturing and developmentally appropriate way, while encouraging self-help.
• Assist with behavior management of children under the supervision of the classroom teacher as outlined by Program and Agency policies.
• Assist individuals with toileting and personal care needs when necessary.
• Child observation, records keeping, and assessment.

You're a great fit for this role if you have:

• A 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.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation: $17.00-$19.00 per hour (depending on experience and education).
• 10-month position with the option to work in the summer for increased compensation.
• Benefits: Health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision), Paid time off (Vacation, Sick), Retirement plan 403(b), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Commuter Benefits, Life/Accident insurance, Long-term Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).

About Us

Easterseals is a standard-bearer for creating equity and access for people with disabilities and other barriers to long term self-sufficiency. For 100 years, Easterseals has been an indispensable resource for people and families living with disabilities. Throughout all life's moments -- from the extraordinary to the ordinary and everything in between -- Easterseals is here to help people and families realize and reach for their full potential.

The Fedcap Group

We are an EEO employer committed to diversity, M/F/D/V. The Fedcap Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.