Immediately Need Early Childhood Specialist - Teaching Assistant in The Bronx, NY

Job title: Early Childhood Specialist - Teaching Assistant Company: Easterseals New York Job description: Easterseals New York, a FedCap program, is currently hiring for a full-time Early Childhood Specialist - Teaching Assistant to join the preschool program at our Bronx, NY location. This education position earns a competitive wage. In addition to competitive pay and our optimistic culture, we offer our Early Childhood Specialist - Teaching Assistants the following benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision
• A flexible spending account (FSA)
• Short- and long-term disability, a 403(b) plan
• An employee assistance plan
• A future moms program
• Life insurance

So, now that you've learned the who, what, where, and why, you may be wondering HOW? It's easy Just fill out our initial mobile-friendly online application. We hope to meet you soon DAY-TO-DAY This full-time education position with our human services nonprofit works the day shift during school hours. As an Early Childhood Specialist - Teaching Assistant in human services, you're responsible for working under the supervision of the classroom teacher to care for the physical and emotional needs of your students. When the teacher is involved with other activities, you supervise the class and implement each individual student's education plan. You provide services to individuals with varying behavioral problems, including physical aggression and verbal assault, as well as inappropriate sexual comments, gestures, and acts. In addition, you order supplies and design programs for the classroom under the direction of the teacher. You also provide lesson plans in written format as well as organize and supervise recreational activities, behavioral plans, and incentive programs for students. When there's no school, you perform a variety of residential responsibilities or supervise work sites for students in the community. You help supervise other teacher assistants in both educational and residential settings. Each day, you also ensure the time-out log is completed. As assigned, you attend staffing and department in-service to stay informed about important information regarding the school and your students. Teaching is what you were meant to do, and it brings you great satisfaction to know you serve as such a positive influence in the lives of your students ABOUT EASTERSEALS NEW YORK Easterseals New York operates programs that enable those with special needs to achieve equality, dignity, and independence in their own communities. It provides exceptional services to ensure all people with disabilities or special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work, and play in their communities. We change the way the world defines and views disabilities by making profound, positive differences in people's lives every day. Our mission is to spread help, hope, and answers. To achieve this, we strive to attract and retain talented and committed staff who believe in our cause. This is why we provide competitive compensation, great benefits, and plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth. OUR IDEAL EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIALIST - TEACHING ASSISTANT

• Well-spoken - has excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Professional - can maintain a positive and professional attitude
• Team player - works well in a collaborative environment
• Efficient - can balance multiple tasks while demonstrating good time management
• Patient - able to remain patient in stressful situations

If this sounds like you, keep reading about this education position REQUIREMENTS FOR AN EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIALIST - TEACHING ASSISTANT

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Level I NYS teacher assistant certification

A bachelor's degree is preferred. At least two years of experience working with children would be a plus, but multiple factors will be taken into consideration. If you meet the above requirements, we need you. today to join our education team as an Early Childhood Specialist - Teaching Assistant Location: 10473 Job Posted by ApplicantPro Expected salary: $15 - 20 per hour Location: The Bronx, NY Apply Job!