Easterseals New York, a FedCap program, in Valhalla, NY is calling all teachers to apply to join our education team as a part-time Preschool Teaching Assistant!

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR TEAM OF TEACHERS

We are a reputable company that makes sure each employee is happy and respected. We pay our part-time Preschool Teaching Assistants a competitive wage of $15/hr. Our team also enjoys generous benefits. Plus, we make it easy to apply with our initial quick mobile-optimized application. If we have your attention, please continue reading!

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.

ARE YOU A GOOD FIT?

Ask yourself: Do you have excellent verbal and written communication skills? Are you able to maintain a positive and encouraging attitude? Can you balance multiple tasks while demonstrating good time management? Do you work well in a collaborative environment? Can you remain calm in stressful situations? If so, please consider applying for this part-time Preschool Teaching Assistant position today!

YOUR LIFE AS PRESCHOOL TEACHING ASSISTANT

This part-time assistant teacher position in human services works the day shift during school hours.

As a Preschool Teaching Assistant in human services, you play an essential role in collaborating with the special education teacher to support our preschool classrooms. Under the supervision of the classroom teacher, you assist in keeping classroom and program supplies well-maintained as well as tend to the physical needs of all children, including toileting and personal care needs. You interact with children in a nurturing and developmentally appropriate way while encouraging self-help as well as maintaining a warm, safe, and caring educational environment.

In addition, you assist with the behavior management of children as outlined by program and agency policies. You also help with child observation, recordkeeping, and conducting assessments as needed. While on the job, you strive to maintain professional ethics regarding the discussion of students and their conditions. As required, you attend departmental in-service meetings to stay up to date on nonprofit information. You enjoy doing work that has a direct positive impact on the lives of others, which is why you thrive in this early childhood education position!

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

A bachelor's degree is preferred. Two years of experience working with children would be a plus but multiple factors will be taken into consideration. If you can meet these requirements and perform this assistant teacher job as described above, we would be happy to have you as part of our education team!

Location: 10595