Job detail
Teacher Assistant
YAI
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/24/2026
Location
New York
Salary
$19 - $21 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The teacher assistant supports classroom teachers by facilitating academic groups, providing one-On-One student support, and implementing individualized educational and behavioral plans. They also assist with activities of daily living, maintain classroom safety and cleanliness, and document student progress.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold or be actively pursuing a new york state teacher assistant certification and have passed the nystce atas examination. Experience working with students with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a special education setting is highly preferred.
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Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Medical insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Long-term disability
- Life insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Discounts on travel
- Employer match
- School holidays
- Discounts on entertainment
- Discounts on wireless services
- Discounts on shopping