Teacher Assistant
The Fedcap Group · Bronx, NY · 1 mo ago
Education$17–$22/hrFull-time
About the role
We are hiring in Bronx, NY! Join us at Easterseals NY- Story Ave for an exciting career as a Teacher Assistant.
Responsibilities
- Aid the transfer of children to and from buses each day assuring all students are where they need to be at all times
- Perform checks of children as they arrive at school to assure physical health and document any issues
- Work as a team member with the teacher and other teacher assistants designing developmentally appropriate activities for children to aid holistic development
- Prepare the classroom each day for activities planned
- Maintain a clean environment at all times after activities
- Participate in group activities for students
- Work with individual students on activities specified in their IEP
- Aid children as necessary during meal and snack times
- Assure children transfer safely within the building and to the playground and back- maintaining face recognition procedures at all times
- Utilize PBIS and social/emotional learning strategies with all children
- Help children regulate their behavior when necessary
- Participate in meeting and staff development provided
Requirements
- 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 preferred
Pay
Compensation $17-22/hr (depending on credentials and experience)