Preschool Teacher Assistant

Job description:

Tiegerman School is a special education program servicing children with autism spectrum disorders from preschool through high school. Tiegerman Preschool in Franklin Square is looking to hire Preschool Teacher Assistants for our program. Tiegerman is a 12 month program.

Hours: 7:45am-3:00pm

Responsibilities:

· Prepare lesson materials and displays for all of the students.

· Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods.

· Assist all of the children individually or in small groups in order to help them in achieving all of their goals for the completion of assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.

· Watch over the students and accompany them to classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, bathrooms, and gymnasiums.

· Distribute classroom materials to all students.

· Enforce administration policies and rules pertaining to classroom etiquette, proper dress attire for students, and Tiegerman policies and procedures

· Supervise students in the use and care of equipment and materials, in order to ensure the safety of the students.

· Observe and document student progress.

· Arrange and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development while allowing the students to enjoy their recreational activities.

· Participate in teacher-parent conferences on an annual basis to inform and educate parents of the progress of their children

· Assist in pick up and drop off of students at busing every day

· Attend all staff meetings within and outside of regular working hours

· Provide students with assistive devices

· Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality, and attendance

EEO & AA Employer

Pay: $34,222.50 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to pursue a NYS teaching assistant certification?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $34,223