Easterseals New York, a Fedcap program, in Carmel, NY is calling all education professionals to apply to join our team as a part-time School Child Care Assistant - Teaching Aide!

We pay our School Child Care Assistants - Teaching Aides a competitive wage of $15-17/hr. Our team also enjoys great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), short- and long-term disability, a 403(b) plan, an employee assistance program, a future mom's program, and life insurance. We are a successful company that ensures our team is feeling appreciated and respected. Plus, we make it easy to apply with our initial quick mobile-optimized application. If we have your attention, please continue reading about this part-time teacher aide position!

ARE YOU A GOOD FIT?

Ask yourself: Do you have excellent verbal and written communication skills? Can you remain calm under pressure? Are you highly organized and attentive to detail? Can you balance multiple tasks while demonstrating good time management? Do you work well in a collaborative environment? If so, please consider applying for this part-time School Child Care Assistant - Teaching Aide position today!

ABOUT EASTERSEALS NEW YORK

Easterseals New York operates programs that enable those with special needs to achieve equality, dignity, and independence in their own communities. It provides exceptional services to ensure all people with disabilities or special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work, and play in their communities. We change the way the world defines and views disabilities by making profound, positive differences in people's lives every day.

Our mission is to spread help, hope, and answers. To achieve this, we strive to attract and retain talented and committed staff who believe in our cause. This is why we provide competitive compensation, great benefits, and plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth.

YOUR LIFE AS A SCHOOL CHILD CARE ASSISTANT - TEACHING AIDE

This part-time teacher assistant position in education works during the day.

As a School Child Care Assistant - Teaching Aide in human services, you're responsible for working under the direct supervision of our child care teacher or assistant teacher. You carry out activities and instruction for the children under your supervision either individually or in groups using developmentally appropriate practices and serving as a model of inclusion. In a timely manner, you meet the custodial needs of children such as handing out snacks or lunch. You also help complete daily or weekly program operational chores, including dishes, laundry, cleaning, and shopping.

In addition, you help keep our classroom supplies and materials orderly and in good working condition. It's a priority to maintain a nurturing and developmentally appropriate environment, in alignment with our policies and procedures. Your attention to detail and commitment to organization ensures that every aspect of the children's care is carefully considered and executed with precision. You also participate in ongoing staff development to continuously improve at your job. You enjoy working with children and playing a part in their education at such an impressionable age!

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Level 1 NYS teacher assistant certification
• Covid-19 vaccination

A bachelor's degree would be a plus. At least two years of practical experience working with children is preferred, but multiple factors will be taken into consideration. If you can meet these requirements and perform this part-time education job as described above, we would be happy to have you as part of our team!

Location: 10512