Certified Teacher Assistant - Early Childhood - Manhattan (+ up to $1,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!!)

Description:

SUMMARY

Under general supervision of a licensed or certified Teacher, is responsible for providing instructional services to children in the classroom.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $18.36 - $20.90 per hour + Industry-Leading Benefits! Up to $1,000 SIGN-ON BONUS after 6 months of employment.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

License/Certification:

• NYS Teaching Assistant Certification, Level I, II, or III (Required)

Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of the Certified Teacher Assistant will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provides physical and programmatic aid to children assigned.

• Aids in program plans and preparations.

• Assists with supervision of children in assigned areas.

• Provides Teacher with information about children that will assist in development of appropriate learning and behavioral experiences.

• Assists children with use of available instructional resources and assists Teacher with development of instructional materials.

• Performs clerical work for assigned areas i.e. collating, folding, typing, laminating and answering telephones.

• Participates in case conferences as needed.

• Assists Special Education Teacher in maintaining a clean and organized classroom.

• Implements universal precautions at all times.

• Assists with toileting and feeding of children as needed.

• Assists with outer clothing of children receiving services on arrival and departure as needed.

• Participates in activities outside of activity room when necessary, i.e. trips, pool, gym. Enters swimming pool and participates fully in all pool activities with children as required.

Qualifications: