Teacher Assistant

As a Teacher Assistant you will work in our integrated and self contained preschool classrooms and collaborate with the Special Education Teacher to create a safe, warm and caring educational environment for our students. You will follow all OCFS regulations, follow schoolwide PBIS initiative, and collaborate with classroom staff, parents, education consultant, and administration. **\*10 month position with the option to work summer (extended school year)\*** **What You'll Do** As a Teacher Assistant you will work in our integrated and self contained preschool classrooms and collaborate with the Special Education Teacher to create a safe, warm and caring educational environment for our students. You will follow all OCFS regulations, follow schoolwide PBIS initiative, and collaborate with classroom staff, parents, education consultant, and administration. **Your Responsibilities Will Include:** - Work under supervision of classroom teacher. - Assist in caring for physical needs of children - Attend staffing, departmental in-service meetings as assigned. - Assist in keeping classroom and program supplies ready and well maintained. - Maintain professional ethics in the building and out, regarding the discussion of pupils, and their conditions. - Adhere to the Program and Agency policies. - Assist individuals with toileting and personal care needs when necessary. - Assist with behavior management of children under the supervision of the classroom teacher as outlined by Program and Agency policies. - Interact with children at all times in a nurturing and developmentally appropriate way, while encouraging self-help. - Assist in child observation, records keeping, and assessment. **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 preferred. **Compensation & Benefits** - **Compensation** - $17.00-$20.00 per hour - **Benefits** - Health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) - Paid time off - Retirement plan 403(b) - Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Commuter Benefits - Life/Accident insurance - Long-term Disability Insurance - Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) **Who We Are** Easterseals is a standard-bearer for creating equity and access for people with disabilities and other barriers to long term self-sufficiency. For 100 years, Easterseals has been an indispensable resource for people and families living with disabilities. Throughout all life's moments -- from the extraordinary to the ordinary and everything in between -- Easterseals is here to help people and families realize and reach for their full potential. ***The Fedcap Group** provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are an EEO employer committed to diversity.*