Teacher Assistant

We are hiring in Bronx, NY! Join us at Easterseals NY- Bronx Child Development Center for an exciting career as a Teacher Assistant

Salary Range: $17-22/hr (depending on credentials and experience)

Position Summary:

Easterseals NY- Bronx Child Development Center is seeking a Teacher Assistant for our preschool program serving students with special needs.

Essential Job Functions:

• Work under the supervision of the classroom teacher.
• Assist in caring for the physical and emotional needs of students.
• Supervise class when the teacher is involved in other activities.
• Attend staffing and departmental in-service as assigned.
• Order supplies for the classroom under teacher's supervision.
• Provide services to individuals with varied behavior issues which may include physical aggression, verbal assault, inappropriate sexual comments, gesture, and acts.
• Perform residential responsibilities as required for days when there is no school.
• Supervise teaching assistants in the educational and residential settings.
• Maintain strong knowledge of individual student educational plans.
• Design classroom programs under the direct guidance of the classroom teacher and Coordinator of Education.
• Develop behavioral plans and incentive programs for students.
• Ensure the daily completion of the time-out log.
• Provide lesson plans in written form for the classroom.
• Help organize and supervise extracurricular activities.
• Develop and implement recreational activities in the community.
• Develop and supervise work sites for students in the community.

Experience and Education:

• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Equal Opportunity Employer