Teacher Assistant

Job description

We are hiring in Bronx, NY! Join us at Easterseals NY- Story Ave for an exciting career as a Teacher Assistant What You'll Do: As a Teacher Assistant for our preschool program you will work under the supervision of the classroom teacher and assist in caring for the physical and emotional needs of students. You will supervise class when the teacher is involved in other activities and attend staffing and departmental in-service as assigned. Your Responsibilities Will Include: - Order supplies for the classroom under teacher's supervision. - Provide services to individuals with varied behavior issues which may include physical aggression, verbal assault, inappropriate sexual comments, gesture, and acts. - Perform residential responsibilities as required for days when there is no school. - Supervise teaching assistants in the educational and residential settings. - Maintain strong knowledge of individual student educational plans. - Design classroom programs under the direct guidance of the classroom teacher and Coordinator of Education. - Develop behavioral plans and incentive programs for students. - Ensure the daily completion of the time-out log. - Provide lesson plans in written f...