Teacher Assistant at Astor Services

City of Poughkeepsie, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jun, 26

Salary

18.11

Posted On

24 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Classroom Management, Instruction Support, Child Supervision, Ongoing Assessments, Teamwork, Safety Practices, Health Practices, Play-Based Learning, Emotional Development, Cognitive Development, Language Development, Physical Development, Self-Help Skill Development

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Astor Services is hiring Preschool Teacher Assistants today! Head Start is a federally funded preschool program delivering services to 3 and 4-year old children and their families in core areas of early learning, health, and family well-being. The teacher assistant will assist in the delivery of educational services to children in a classroom setting. This includes; support for instruction throughout the day, supervision of children, ongoing assessments, and may include participation in home visits. Come join our team! Job Responsibilities: Creates a well-organized learning environment for children that conveys a welcoming, trusting, and safe environment. Understands and incorporates the principles of play-based learning. Demonstrates effective classroom management, including responsibility for supervision of all children. Incorporates a variety or experiences in the classroom to individualize and foster the children’s emotional, cognitive, language, physical, and self-help skill development. Able to work as a team member. Provides coverage, as assigned, to ensure the smooth operation of the program. Must follow safety and health practices in the daily operation of duties to maintain a safe learning environment. What we provide: Offers four personal days. Full benefit package and ongoing professional development at no cost to staff. Enjoy time off per the School Calendar. Sick time is provided. Fully paid individual long-term disability and life insurance. Eligible for participation in agency medical and dental plan both individual and family, with small employee contribution. Opportunities to make a difference in the lives of children and families in need. Collaboration with a team of dedicated professionals in a supportive and dynamic environment. Room for growth and advancement within the organization. Child Development Associate credential training provided at no cost to the staff Join Astor Services – Apply Now! Do you meet the qualifications above? Are you ready to take the next step in your career and join a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and families? We want to hear from you! Your credentials and compassion can bring about positive change for a child in need. Apply now to become a part of the Astor Services team. Astor Services, a leading provider of behavioral and mental health services in the Hudson Valley and The Bronx, is dedicated to nurturing the emotional and mental well-being of children, adolescents, and families. With a history spanning over seven decades, we are committed to providing comprehensive care and support to help our clients thrive. Want to know why our team loves working at Astor? Check out our website for our employee testimonials and discover their stories! Requirements You must have: · High School Diploma or GED. You should have: · Experience with the population served is preferred.

Responsibilities

The Teacher Assistant will support the delivery of educational services to 3 and 4-year-old children in a Head Start preschool program, which includes assisting with instruction, supervising children, conducting ongoing assessments, and potentially participating in home visits.