Do you love working with children? Are you looking to make an impact on your community? TOTS, a member of the FEDCAP group with Easterseals New York in New York, NY is calling all warm-hearted childcare professionals to apply to join our human services nonprofit's team as a full-time Preschool Teacher Assistant!

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR TEAM

We are a national human services nonprofit that is looking to change the lives of children in need. We pay our Preschool Teacher Assistants a competitive wage of $15 - $22/hr, depending on experience. If we have your attention, please continue reading!

WHY 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.

ARE YOU A GOOD FIT?

Ask yourself: Do you want a teaching job that offers meaningful work? Are you kind and patient? Can you communicate effectively in stressful situations? Would you like to join a great team of people in a friendly and supportive atmosphere? If so, please consider applying for this Preschool Teacher Assistant position today!

YOUR LIFE AS A PRESCHOOL TEACHER ASSISTANT

This full-time teaching position works during the day.

As a Preschool 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!

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

• 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 someone who is compassionate and patient for this teaching role. A love for children and organization are the keys to success in this position. If you can meet these requirements and perform this job as described above, we would be happy to have you as part of our human services nonprofit's teaching team!

Location: 10465