Astor Services·City of Beacon, New York
The Teacher Assistant supports the delivery of educational services to preschool children in a classroom setting. Responsibilities include managing a safe learning environment, implementing play-based learning, and assisting with child assessments.
Description Astor Services is hiring Preschool Teacher Assistants today! Enjoy working Monday through Friday from 8-3pm. Head Start is a federally funded preschool program delivering services to 3 and 4-year old children and their families in core areas of early learning, health, and family well-being.
The teacher assistant will assist in the delivery of educational services to children in a classroom setting. This includes; support for instruction throughout the day, supervision of children, ongoing assessments, and may include participation in home visits. Come join our team!
· Creates a well-organized learning environment for children that conveys a welcoming, trusting, and safe environment. · Understands and incorporates the principles of play-based learning. · Demonstrates effective classroom management, including responsibility for supervision of all children. · Incorporates a variety or experiences in the classroom to individualize and foster the children’s emotional, cognitive, language, physical, and self-help skill development. · Able to work as a team member. · Provides coverage, as assigned, to ensure the smooth operation of the program. · Must follow safety and health practices in the daily operation of duties to maintain a safe learning environment.
· Offers four personal days. · Full benefit package and ongoing professional development at no cost to staff. · 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. · Opportunities to make a difference in the lives of children and families in need. · Collaboration with a team of dedicated professionals in a supportive and dynamic environment. · Room for growth and advancement within the organization. · Child Development Associate credential training provided at no cost to the staff
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Astor Services, a leading provider of behavioral and mental health services in the Hudson Valley and The Bronx, is dedicated to nurturing the emotional and mental well-being of children, adolescents, and families. With a history spanning over seven decades, we are committed to providing comprehensive care and support to help our clients thrive. Want to know why our team loves working at Astor? Check out our website for our employee testimonials and discover their stories!
You must have: · High School Diploma or GED. · Must obtain your NYS TA certification within six months of hire.
· Experience with the population served is preferred.
Market context
Special education teacher assistant roles in New York are often in steady demand because schools need consistent classroom support for students with diverse learning needs. Competition can be strong for candidates who already have experience with the target population and can quickly complete NYS TA certification; the listed requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review key details faster. If you are considering applying, confirm your certification timeline and highlight any direct student-support experience on your application.