A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
Year-round position Are you a calm, friendly, responsible person who loves being with children? We are hiring! Our Preschool Teacher's Assistant works closely with trained Montessori Head Teachers to provide a caring, nurturing learning environment for children from ages 3 to 5. The Teacher's Assistant helps children develop independence and discover their own abilities. Responsibilities include safely and competently supervising children at all times, including during indoor and outdoor play, nap time, and transitions. You'll be assisting children with activities of daily living (eating, toileting, dressing, falling asleep at nap) choosing activities, and putting their thing away when finished, comforting children, reading stories, singing songs, helping to keep the classroom environment tidy, helping the children as they gain independence in the classroom, participating by singing during circle time, interacting with parents, and being part of a team of teachers. A gentle nature and previous experience working with children in a professional setting is required for the Preschool Teacher's Assistant. Are you a patient, kind, and compassionate person? Do you truly enjoy being with young children? Are you a good team player with adults? Are you open to learning about Montessori? Do you accept coaching from a head teacher and supervisor? If you answered YES, then this is a great opportunity to start your professional career in early Montessori education. Your resume must include your child care experience to qualify.
Qualifications:
One year of previous experience working with children three, four, or five years old in a licensed child care or preschool school setting.
Benefits include:
401K Job Advancement Opportunities Employer contribution to health insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Free on-site parking Beautiful campus Close to White Plains Train Station and walking distance to Bee-line bus, Employee break room with free coffee Annual recognition for birthdays, staff lunches, ice cream truck day
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$17.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Vision insurance Application Question(s): What is the Name of the Previous Child Care Center or School where you worked? Have you ever worked for a Montessori school before?
