Senior Teaching Assistant

Since 1964, the district has grown along with the suburbs of New York City. Founded in 1964, we now have 740 employees.

Overview:

The Senior Teaching Assistant works under the direction of the classroom teacher and helps with small groups, routines and supervision. This is a good fit for someone working toward a teaching degree. This position is on site in Mount Vernon.

Job duties:

• Reinforce classroom routines and expectations
• Assist students with toileting, feeding and mobility in special education settings
• Stay with the class during short teacher absences as school policy allows
• Accompany students to specials, therapy sessions and field trips
• Escort students to the bus or the nurse's office

What you need:

• Patience with young children and students with disabilities
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and sit on the floor or at small tables with students
• Willing to complete crisis prevention training
• Clear background check and fingerprinting
• Good communication with teachers and students

Preferred:

• Bilingual English and Spanish
• Prior work in a summer camp or after-school program
• Experience with ABA, or a registered behavior technician (RBT) credential
• Sign language skills

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM, no summers

Compensation: $20.00 to $24.50/hr DOE.

What you get:

• Weekly pay

Mid-Valley Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.

This position requires a background check.

Duration: 6 months. Start: Within 30 days.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Mid-Valley Academy LLC.