About the Role
Join Easterseals Valhalla as a Teacher Assistant in our integrated and self-contained preschool classrooms. Collaborate with the Special Education Teacher to foster a safe, warm, and caring educational environment for students, adhering to OCFS regulations and schoolwide PBIS initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Work under the supervision of the classroom teacher.
- Assist in caring for the physical needs of children.
- Attend staffing and departmental in-service meetings as assigned.
- Assist in keeping classroom and program supplies ready and well-maintained.
- Maintain professional ethics regarding the discussion of pupils and their conditions.
- 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 in a nurturing and developmentally appropriate way, encouraging self-help.
- Assist in child observation, record keeping, and assessment.
Requirements
- High School education or GED.
- Two (2) years of practical experience working with children is preferred.
Location
- Valhalla NY
Work Type
- 10 month position
- option to work summer (extended school year)
Experience Level
- 2 years of practical experience working with children preferred
Education Level
- High School education or GED
- Bachelor's degree preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $17.00-$21.00 per hour
Benefits
- Health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Paid time off (Vacation, Sick Floating)
- Retirement plan 403(b)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Commuter Benefits
- Life/Accident insurance
- Long-term Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
About the Company
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- 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, M/F/D/V.
