Teacher Assistant

About the role

Volunteers of America–Greater New York (VOA–Greater New York) is a leading anti-poverty organization serving neighbors in need across New York City, Northern New Jersey, and Westchester. Through 70+ programs, we support over 35,000 adults and children each year, including individuals experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, youth aging out of foster care, veterans, seniors, and children with developmental delays. Our staff are at the heart of this work, creating meaningful change every day. The Teacher Assistant assists classroom teacher in all aspects involving instruction, documenting progress, and safety of students. Bronx Early Learning Center is a vibrant and nurturing special education preschool located in Bronx, NY 10457.

Responsibilities

• Work with individual children or groups of children on special instructional projects and activities as planned in conjunction with the teacher.
• Work cooperatively as member of team assisting in related instructional work as required; and assisting pupils in the use of available instructional resources and the development of instructional materials.
• Write individual anecdotal records and/or keep record of discrete trial instruction of students by providing the teacher with information about the children that will assist the teacher in the development of appropriate learning experiences.
• Meet with teacher to plan instructional activities and materials thereby utilizing their own special skills and abilities by assisting in instructional programs in such areas as: foreign languages, arts, crafts, music and similar subjects.
• Escort students to and from the school buses at arrival and dismissal time.
• Escort students throughout the building outside of the classroom.
• Communicate with parents verbally and in writing under the direction of the teacher, or in absence of the teacher.
• Participate in staff development activities.
• Attend team meeting conferences as appropriate.
• Follow policies and procedures of school.

Qualifications

• High School graduate
• New York State Certification as a Teacher Assistant

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• Prescription Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birthday Holiday
• And much more!