Teacher Assistant Position Available In Queens, New York

Teacher Assistant 3.2 3.2 out of 5 stars 3410 108th St, Corona, NY 11368 New York Center for Child Development is looking for a NYS Certified Teacher Assistant for our SCIS (Special Class in an Integrated Setting) preschool classroom (half general education and half special education).

Location:

NYCCD SCIS

@34-10 108th Street, Corona, NY 11368

Benefits:

We offer a competitive compensation package, as well as a comprehensive benefits package including optional health/dental/vision insurance, 403(b) with generous company match, additional company-sponsored retirement savings plan, pre-tax commuter benefit, and paid vacation/sick days/holidays.

Hours:

8:15am-3:45pm, with a lunch break included. This is a full-time position that includes a school year (September-June) and a 6-week summer program (July and 2 weeks in August).

Responsibilities:

Engage with the students at their developmental level throughout the day. Implement classroom curriculum addressing child’s IEP goals and curriculum goals. Promote independence and higher-level thinking through open-ended questions and conversations. Participate in Team meetings. Assist Teacher in preparation for daily activity making sure all pieces of activity are complete and neatly presented. Be aware of children’s needs and bring unusual occurrences to the teacher’s attention. Consistently utilize classroom/behavior management strategies throughout the day (state expectations continuously, give positive alternatives, use “I” messages). Assist children with bathroom skills i.e., changing diapers, supervising toileting, washing hands, pulling up and down clothing. Use universal precautions during these tasks. Assist children with snacks and lunch. Converse with students during lunchtime

Required Qualifications:

Valid NYS Teacher Assistant (TA) Certification is required. Levels I, II, or III Spanish speaking

Required Salary:

$41,000-$43,000

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$41,000.00 – $43,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person