Teacher's Assistant
The Corner School
Date Posted: 04/26/2023
Location: Flushing, New York
Salary/Wage:
$30,000 - $32,000 a year
Job Type: Full-time
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Description:
We are seeking a responsible, highly motivated and energetic teacher's assistant to aid the lead Pre-K teacher with day to day classroom activities including, but not limited to, meal time, arts and crafts, and learning centers. Candidate must demonstrate a variety of educational techniques such as storytelling, educational play, and knowledge of media and technology to teach children. Ideal candidate will observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem.
Responsibilities:
- Maintaining a safe and supportive environment for young children under the direction and guidance of the lead teacher.
- Monitors student behavior and helps maintain a level of discipline in the classroom.
- Records attendance.
- Conducts learning exercises with small groups of children.
- Guides children in working and playing harmoniously with one another.
- Assisting teachers with carrying out lesson plans. Helping children use the bathroom and basic hygiene needs such as hand washing.
- Responsible for accompanying children outdoors for gross motor play and monitoring them at all times.
- Assists with setting up all snack and lunch preparation and packing children's schoolbags at the end of the day.
Qualifications:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
- Childcare: 1 year (Required)
- NYS Teacher's Assistant Certification (Required but can be be obtained while working)
- Bachelor's or Associates Degree in Early Childhood (Preferred but not required)
- Must be fingerprinted upon hire
Minimum Education Level: Highschool Graduate or GED
Preferred Education Level: Associate's Degree
Application Instructions:
We are actively hiring a teacher's assistant but also on call substitute teachers. Please call us at (718) 445-2811 and ask for Mrs. Nack. We also urge you to email your resume to corner123abc@gmail.com.