We are hiring in Valhalla NY! Join us at Easterseals Valhalla for an exciting career as a temporary Teacher Assistant for our Summer program.

Summer Session runs July 1- August 9

Salary Range: $17-21/hr.

Position Summary:

The Teacher Assistant works in our integrated and self contained preschool classrooms and collaborates with the Special Education Teacher to create a safe, warm and caring educational environment for our students. The aide follows all OCFS regulations, follows schoolwide PBIS initiative, and collaborates with classroom staff, parents, education consultant, and administration.

Essential Job Functions:

• Work under supervision of classroom teacher.

• Assist in caring for physical needs of children

• Attend staffing, departmental in-service meetings as assigned.

• Assist in keeping classroom and program supplies ready and well maintained.

• Maintain professional ethics in the building and out, regarding the discussion of pupils, and their conditions.

• Adhere to the Program and Agency policies.

• 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 at all times in a nurturing and developmentally appropriate way, while encouraging self-help.

• Assist in child observation, records keeping, and assessment.

Education and Experience:

• High School education or GED, Bachelor's degree preferred.

• Two (2) years practical experience working with children is preferred.

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Mission: Easterseals New York's mission is to spread help, hope and answers www.Easterseals.com/newyork.

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 that 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 disability by making profound, positive differences in people's lives every day. Easterseals has been an American Institution since 1919.

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.

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