Do you have a passion for early childhood development? Would you like to work with a human services nonprofit that is making a difference in the world? TOTS, a FEDCAP group with Easterseals New York, in Bronx, New York is looking to hire a full-time Teacher Assistant to work alongside teachers to provide the best education possible to students. Are you a patient and compassionate individual? If so, please read on!

This human services position earns a competitive wage of $15 - $20/hr, depending on experience. If this sounds like the right teaching opportunity for you, apply today!

WORK FOR TOTS

These Our Treasures, Inc. (TOTS) was established in 1973 and joined The Fedcap Group in 2019. We provide comprehensive early education and habilitation services for children using a transdisciplinary approach, which looks at the whole child and works in partnership with families and caregivers. Our mission is to educate young children with disabilities in an atmosphere that embraces and accommodates individual differences while helping them achieve their goals.

Our highly trained staff provides more than professional care. They bring a high level of dedication to the children, compassion for families, and motivation toward continued growth and excellence. To show our appreciation, we provide competitive compensation, great benefits, and plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A TEACHER ASSISTANT

As a Teacher Assistant, you work under the supervision of the classroom teacher. You assist in caring for the physical and emotional needs of students with special needs. If a teacher is involved with other activities, you have the opportunity to supervise the classroom. While in this teaching role, you order supplies for the classroom and work alongside coworkers to design programs under the guidance of the classroom teacher and Coordinator of Education. Ensuring the daily completion of the time-out log is very important. You confidently perform residential responsibilities as required for days when school is not in session. Using your exceptional organization skills, you develop extracurricular activities, supervise work sites, and implement recreational activities for students and the community.

With your caring heart, you provide services to students with varied behavioral issues which may include, physical aggression, verbal assault, inappropriate sexual comments, gestures, and acts. Patience is key to your success. You maintain genuine relationships with your students and are aware of individual educational and behavioral plans that you helped to develop. You know that by working with our human services nonprofit, you are making a difference in the lives of those you interact with. This brings you great satisfaction and joy in knowing you are changing students' lives for the better!

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A TEACHER ASSISTANT

• High school education or GED
• Two years of practical experience working with children
• Level I NYS Teacher Assistant Certification

A Bachelor's degree in early childhood education is preferred but we are willing to take all qualifications into account. We are looking for a compassionate individual who is looking to make a difference in the lives of children with special needs. Do you have excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills? Can you stay calm and exercise patience in a stressful situation? Would you like to work with a nonprofit organization that is working to embrace differences and prepare students for success? If yes, you might just be perfect for this teaching position with our human services nonprofit!

WORK SCHEDULE FOR A TEACHER ASSISTANT

This full-time teaching position works during the day.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEACHING TEAM?

If you feel that you would be right for this human services teaching position, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

Location: 10465