Teacher Assistant

Teacher Assistant

Why Join Our Team:

The Arc Wayne, a parent-based organization, advocates for and supports persons of all ages with or without disabilities. We assist individuals in taking their full, independent, productive place in society through an array of quality, individualized services.

Benefits:

• Generous Paid Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• 10 Paid holidays
• Insurance - Medical, Dental and Vision
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Training
• Bereavement Leave
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan with Agency Match
• And so much more!

Work Schedule: Full time, Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 3:30 pm, great work life balance

A Day in the Life of a Teacher Assistant:

As a full-time Administrative Assistant at Roosevelt Children's Center you will be assisting the classroom teacher in all aspects of the classroom day, including instructional activities under their direction.

• Completes all job requirements as expressed by the classroom team/department. This includes, but is not limited to, providing support to children during group activities, diapering/toileting, meal/snack preparation and clean up, etc.
• Assists in planning and implementing educational programs for each child under the direction of their supervisor. This includes anecdotal record keeping (developmental/behavioral) and collection of behavior data as needed.
• Supervises classroom activities and the established daily routine upon teacher absence from the classroom as directed.
• Actively engages with students on a consistent basis including interacting using verbal and nonverbal means during structured and unstructured activities.

Who We Are Looking For:

High School Diploma, High School Equivalency, or G.E.D. In addition you must have one of the following:

• Associates Degree or higher in Early Childhood Development or related field OR:
• CDA credential and one year experience caring for children OR;
• 9 college credits in Early Childhood Development or a related field with a plan of study leading to a Child Development Associate credential and two years' experience caring for children OR;
• 9 college credits in Early Childhood Development or related field with a plan of study leading to an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Development or related field and two years' experience caring for children.
• Teacher Assistant Certification.

Must possess a current, valid New York State driver's license that meets the Agency driver standards

Vision and Core Values:

Come help us be the leading provider of innovative, quality support and services promoting independence, choice, and community integration. Our organization will promote excellence at every level through an environment of mutual respect and continued professional and personal development through our core values of...

• Respect
• Integrity
• Diversity
• Innovation
• Empowerment