Teacher Assistant/Teacher's Aid-Early Childho

ST ANNE INSTITUTE • Albany, NY

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About The Position

To assist teachers in assigned instructional area and in the management of individual and small group activities

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with pre-school children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe, secure, and therapeutic classroom environment for all students
• Demonstrate an understanding of the need for establishing therapeutic relationships with students, assist with managing the classroom environment
• Work with classroom teachers in accordance with general classroom guidelines, New York Education Department, Albany City School District, County schools and The Office of Family and Child Services (OCFS)
• Assist with art preparation (cutting, laminating, etc.) classroom activities and clerical duties (photocopying, filing etc.)
• Supervision of nap time
• Meet with the assigned teacher to determine both long term plans and plans for the upcoming day and week.
• Use open, honest, professional communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Communicate student concerns and issues to appropriate staff.
• Monitor instructional and school activities under the supervision of the classroom teacher.
• Diapering, toileting supervision and assistance
• Monitor the students during meals and snacks- breakfast, lunch, after school/aftercare
• Attend orientation, training sessions and in-service meetings in person, virtually or pre-recorded as scheduled
• Implement agency practices including policies, procedures, routine, expectations and perform additional duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED