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About the Role
A Teaching Assistant, or Teacher Assistant, is responsible for helping Teachers complete daily tasks within a classroom environment. Their duties include leading lessons or small group activities for students, grading student assignments, and providing individual guidance to students with learning disabilities or behavioral challenges.
Responsibilities
- Ensure each child entering the program is properly assessed through educational assessments.
- Assist Teachers with lesson preparation, including collecting materials and setting up equipment.
- Review lessons or lectures with students on a one-on-one basis or in small groups.
- Supervise students in class, between classes, and during recreation periods and field trips.
- Track attendance, grade assignments, and calculate grades.
- Provide extra help to students needing special accommodations or struggling with a concept.
- Assist students with special learning requirements, including disabilities or English as a second language students.
- Collaborate with the Teacher to identify student issues and recommend solutions.
- Observe state, school, and class rules and regulations.
- Prepare age-appropriate academic and social programs tailored to the needs of each child.
- Teach a basic education curriculum in a group setting, including basic Math and beginning English.
- Design, assess, and supervise the education program for children.
- Organize and prepare the classroom environment, ensuring it is conducive to learning and all children are safe.
- Maintain a positive, supportive, and professional relationship within the Abbott House community.
- Prepare reports as needed.
- Participate in weekly treatment team meetings.
- Always supervise the group.
- Attend and complete all mandated Abbott House and ORR training on a timely basis.
- Perform any other related duties as required.
Requirements
- Must be able to use a computer and learn software programs.
- Must be able to operate a fax, copier, scan, and other office equipment.
- Must be able to speak, read, and write fluently in the English language.
- Must be able to write in the English language using correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
- May frequently lift 0-25 lbs.
- May occasionally lift 25-50 lbs.
- May rarely lift over 50 lbs.
- May frequently push/pull 0-25 lbs. of force.
- May occasionally push/pull 26-45 lbs. force.
- May rarely push/pull over 45 lbs. force.
- Will be required to sit, stand, and walk throughout the work day.
- May occasionally stoop.
- May occasionally kneel.
- May occasionally crouch.
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Genuine sensitivity to children of diverse cultural backgrounds
- Proficiency in English (oral and written)
- Proficiency in Spanish (oral and written)
Location
- Irvington, NY
Work Type
- Full Time
Experience Level
- Minimum 2 years teaching experience
- Minimum 1 year teaching English as a second language and/or equivalent experience working with immigrant youth
- Experience teaching in a special education setting is a plus
Education Level
- High School Diploma or GED
Salary/Compensations
- $57000.00 - $60000.00
About the Company
- Abbott House community