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

10 month position with the option to work summer (extended school year)

• 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 withing 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 meeting and staff development provided

You're a great fit for this role if you have:

• 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.

• Compensation $17.00-$22.00 per hour (depending on experience)
• $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)
• Health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid time off (Vacation, Sick)
• Retirement plan 403(b)

• Commuter Benefits
• Life/Accident insurance

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For 100 years, Easterseals has been an indispensable resource for people and families living with disabilities.

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