Teacher Assistant (TOTS)

What You'll Do

• 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 meetings and staff development provided

Requirements

• High School education or GED
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Two (2) years practical experience working with children
• Level I NYS Teacher Assistant Certification

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation: $17.00-$22.00 per hour (depending on experience)
• 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)