Certified Teacher Assistant at Volunteers of America - Greater New York, Inc.

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Instruction, Documentation, Safety, Teamwork, Communication, Planning, Record Keeping, Instructional Resources, Special Education, Child Escorting, Staff Development, Parent Communication

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Volunteers of America-Greater New York (VOA-Greater New York) is an anti-poverty organization working to end homelessness in the New York area by 2050. We operate over 60 programs across New York City, Northern New Jersey and Westchester County including emergency, transitional and permanent housing. Our services extend to families experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, people living with HIV/AIDS, veterans, youth aging out of foster care, adults with behavioral health or substance use needs, and others in need, including a special education preschool program. We are in search of new talent in the following position… Position: Certified Preschool Teacher Assistant The Certified Preschool Teacher Assistant assists classroom teacher in all aspects involving instruction, documenting progress, and safety of students. Bronx Early Learning Center is a vibrant and nurturing special education preschool. To learn more about the program, copy and paste this link into a browser https://www.voa-gny.org/belc Location: 1887 Bathgate Avenue, Bronx NY 10457 Minimum Qualifications: High School graduate and New York State Certification as a Teacher Assistant required. Preschool Teacher Assistant Principal Responsibilities: Work with individual children or groups of children on special instructional projects and activities as planned in conjunction with the teacher. Work cooperatively as member of team assisting in related instructional work as required; and assisting pupils in the use of available instructional resources and the development of instructional materials. Write individual anecdotal records and/or keep record of discrete trial instruction of students by providing the teacher with information about the children that will assist the teacher in the development of appropriate learning experiences. Meet with teacher to plan instructional activities and materials thereby utilizing their own special skills and abilities by assisting in instructional programs in such areas as: foreign languages, arts, crafts, music and similar subjects. Escort students to and from the school buses at arrival and dismissal time. Escort students throughout the building outside of the classroom. Communicate with parents verbally and in writing under the direction of the teacher, or in absence of the teacher. Participate in staff development activities. Attend team meeting conferences as appropriate. Employees receive an exceptional benefits package including Medical Dental Vision Prescription coverage Life insurance, Retirement plan Educational Reimbursement Program (includes tuition and license/certification) Paid Time Off which is accrued monthly and roles over from year to year. In addition; Paid Birthday Holiday Follows a School Calendar And much more… To learn more about VOA-Greater New York, copy and paste this link into a browser: https://www.voa-gny.org/about VOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories. Apply today!

Responsibilities

The Certified Preschool Teacher Assistant assists the classroom teacher in instruction, documenting progress, and ensuring student safety. Responsibilities include working with children on instructional projects, communicating with parents, and participating in staff development activities.