• Teacher Assistant

    Astor Services (Cairo, NY)


    Teacher Assistant

     

    Cairo, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=30+Volunteer+Dr.+Cairo+NY+USA+12413)

     

    Job Type

     

    Full-time

    Description

    Description

    Astor Services is hiring Preschool Teacher Assistants today! Enjoy working Monday through Friday from 8-3pm with summers off. 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.

    What we provide:

    • Offers four personal days.

    • Full benefit package and ongoing professional development at no cost to staff.

    • Enjoy time off per the School Calendar.

    • Sick time is provided.

    • Fully paid individual long-term disability and life insurance.

    • Eligible for participation in agency medical and dental plan both individual and family, with small employee contribution.

    • Opportunities to make a difference in the lives of children and families in need.

    • Collaboration with a team of dedicated professionals in a supportive and dynamic environment.

    • Room for growth and advancement within the organization.

    • Child Development Associate credential training provided at no cost to the staff

    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

    $28,901.00-$28,901.00/annual