Astor Services·Village of Rhinebeck, New York
The Teacher Assistant will support teachers in delivering engaging lessons and managing the classroom environment to ensure student safety and learning. They will also document student progress and collaborate with behavioral health specialists and parents to enhance the educational experience.
Description If you're passionate about working with children and making a difference in their lives, we want to hear from you! The Astor Learning Center (ALC) is hiring Teacher Assistants to join our supportive and collaborative team. We're searching for passionate, energetic individuals to join our team as Teacher Assistants (Level 1, 2, or 3) Think of it as your chance to make a real impact, shaping young minds and making a tangible difference every single day.
The ALC is a therapeutic special education school for children facing educational, emotional, and behavioral challenges serving children in small class sizes with a maximum number of 80 children.
Why You Will Love This Job: Make a Real Difference: You'll be the backbone of our classrooms, helping students thrive academically, emotionally, and socially.
Prepare for heartwarming moments and genuine connections.
Dynamic Environment: No two days are the same!
You'll be involved in everything from creative lesson support to fostering a safe and engaging learning space.
Grow Your Skills: We're committed to your professional development!
We'll support you in obtaining your NYS TA Certification, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), CPR, and First Aid certifications.
Become a Part of the Team: You'll collaborate with dedicated teachers, support staff and behavioral health specialists, creating a supportive and inspiring team environment.
What You Will Do: Create a welcoming classroom where children are eager to return to learn each day.
Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons that spark curiosity and ignite learning.
Master the art of classroom management, ensuring every student feels safe, supported, and ready to learn.
Document student progress and communicate with parents (because teamwork extends beyond the classroom!).
Work with outside providers to enhance the student’s learning experience.
What we Provide: Benefits for Full Time employees following the School Calendar: Enjoy time off per the School Calendar; Sick time is provided; Fully paid individual long-term disability and life insurance; Eligible for participation in agency medical and dental plan both individual and family, with small employee contribution.
Ready to embrace the extraordinary and make a real difference in the lives of children every day?
Apply now and join us as we create a future where every student shines!
Want to know why our team loves working at Astor?
Check out our website for our employee testimonials and discover their stories!
What You Will Need:· A High School Diploma or GED (and a desire to learn more!) To obtain your NYS TA Certification within 6 months of hire. Experience working with children. Be ready to be a team player with a can-do attitude. Ability to embrace challenges and celebrate successes.
Market context
In New York, classroom teacher roles are typically shaped by steady school staffing needs and competition for educators who can demonstrate strong instruction and classroom leadership. This role is competitive because it calls for advanced chess knowledge, proven teaching experience, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities while supporting student success. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then tailor your application to show concrete teaching results and leadership examples.