What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher Aide and Teacher Assistant position at Variety Child Learning Center?
Job Title: Classroom Teacher Aide/Assistant (for Young Children with Special Needs)
Location: Syosset, NY and/or Levittown ,NY
Job description
Variety Child Learning Center is seeking Full time or Part time Teacher Aide/Assistants to support our after-care program, as well as provide coverage in a school program room.
All positions are scheduled for Monday through Friday (with flexible shifts if needed) at our Syosset and/or Levittown location
Our program operates 12 months/year. Shift is from either Full Time 8:00am-3:00/3:30pm OR Part Time 10:00/10:30am-2:00/2:30pm
Applicants must love children, be nurturing, energetic, patient, and reliable. You will be assisting in classroom responsibilities including snack time, arts and crafts, sensory play, playground time, movement and other activities that focus on child development.
Paid Time Off: You will accumulate one hour of paid time off “PTO” for every thirty hours worked, up to a maximum of 56 hours per school year (July 1 to June 30) in accordance with New York State Sick Leave Policy.
Full Time Teacher Assistants are paid for 12 holidays identified in the Personnel Policy Manual and school breaks. ** Some conditions apply.
At VCLC, we encourage employee referrals. For the referral of a Teacher Aide/Assistant we offer a $1,000.00 referral bonus.
Competitive benefits for fulltime staff, including Medical, Dental & Vision Care as well as paid time off.
Minimum High school diploma or equivalent required. Fingerprinting, NYS criminal background checks, and annual medical required.
- Experience working with young children preferred.
Salary: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- 8:00 am-3:00pm
- OR
- 10:00am-2:00pm
Application Question(s):
- Are you CPR or First Aide certified? If not, are you willing to get certified?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
- License/Certification:
Teacher Assistant Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
If you are eager to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young children with special needs, we would love to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Syosset, NY 11791: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $20