Would you like to work for a human services nonprofit that is taking care of educational needs in underserved communities in the area? TOTS, a member of the FEDCAP group with Easterseals New York, is currently hiring for a full-time Preschool Assistant Teacher to help our classroom teachers engage our students and provide the best educational experience possible in the New York, NY area. This teaching position earns a competitive wage of $15 - $22/hr, depending on experience

So, now that you've learned the who, what, where, and why, you may be wondering HOW? It's easy! Just fill out our initial mobile-friendly online application. We hope to meet with you about this teaching position soon!

DAY-TO-DAY

This full-time role in early childhood education works during the day.

As a Preschool Assistant Teacher with our human services nonprofit, 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 in this position as a Preschool Assistant Teacher!

WHO WE ARE

These Our Treasures, Inc. (TOTS) was established in 1973 and joined The Fedcap Group in 2019. We provide comprehensive early childhood 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 as a human services nonprofit 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 teaching 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 for our Preschool Assistant Teachers.

OUR IDEAL PRESCHOOL ASSISTANT TEACHER

• Passionate - has a deep love of early childhood education and is always looking to further educational skills
• Caring - able to show warmth and kindness to those they are teaching
• Top-notch communicator - has solid verbal and written communication skills
• Creative - willing to consider multiple perspectives and think outside the box
• Detail-Oriented – highly organized while excelling at creating educational and behavioral plans for students
• Positive - willing to see the glass half full and able to see the bright side in all situations

If this sounds like you, keep reading!

REQUIREMENTS FOR A PRESCHOOL ASSISTANT TEACHER

• 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. This great organizer needs to have excellent educational skills with a drive to get the job done. If you meet the above requirements, we need you as a member of our human services nonprofit. Apply today to join our early childhood education team as a Preschool Assistant Teacher.

Location: 10465