Substitute Teacher Assistant

Substitute Teacher Assistant

Beacon, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=29+Willow+Street+Beacon+NY+USA+12508)

Job Type

Part-time

Description

Astor Services is hiring Substitute Preschool Teacher Assistants today! Head Start is a federally funded preschool program delivering services to 3 and 4-year old children and their families in core areas of early learning, health, and family well-being.

The teacher assistant will assist in the delivery of educational services to children in a classroom setting. This includes; support for instruction throughout the day, supervision of children, ongoing assessments, and may include participation in home visits. Come join our team!

Job Responsibilities:

• Creates a well-organized learning environment for children that conveys a welcoming, trusting, and safe environment.

• Understands and incorporates the principles of play-based learning.

• Demonstrates effective classroom management, including responsibility for supervision of all children.

• Incorporates a variety or experiences in the classroom to individualize and foster the children’s emotional, cognitive, language, physical, and self-help skill development.

• Able to work as a team member.

• Provides coverage, as assigned, to ensure the smooth operation of the program.

• Must follow safety and health practices in the daily operation of duties to maintain a safe learning environment.

Want to know why our team loves working at Astor? Check out our website for our employee testimonials and discover their stories!

Requirements

What You Will Need:·

• A High School Diploma or GED (and a desire to learn more!)·

• To obtain your NYS TA Certification within 6 months of hire.

• Experience working with children.

• Be ready to be a team player with a can-do attitude.

• Ability to embrace challenges and celebrate successes.

Salary Description

$17.24-$18.11/hour