What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Teaching Assistant position at Happiness House CP Rochester?
About the Organization
CP Rochester and Happiness House are private nonprofit health, educational, residential and human service organizations that have been serving communities in the Finger Lakes Region since 1969 and the Greater Rochester Area since 1946. Today with sites in Rochester, Canandaigua, Geneva, Gorham, Midlakes and Waterloo, our agencies offer an array of educational, therapeutic, recreational, residential and family support programs and services for children and adults with and without disabilities. On average, our agencies serve 3,650 families each year and employ approximately 600 people.
Our staff consists of dedicated and knowledgeable professionals and clinicians with expertise in the areas of Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Physical, Occupational, Speech and Music Therapies, Psychology, Service Coordination, Nursing, Dental Services, and Developmental Disabilities.
Committed to serving individuals with autism, traumatic brain injury, neurological impairments, as well as a wide variety of developmental disabilities such as cerebral palsy and Down syndrome, our staff partners with individuals and their families to support them in meeting their goals.
EOE Statement
CP Rochester and Happiness House are an equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants in the hiring, promotion, compensation, placement, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence or any other term or condition of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran, domestic violence victim status, prior arrest and conviction records or any other protected category in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Description
Job Title : Certified Teaching Assistant
Location : CP Rochester 3399 S Winton Rd, Rochester, NY 14623
Salary : $17.50 - $19.50 per hour commensurate with experience
- This position is eligible for a $500 signing bonus! This bonus is earned and payable as follows : 25% ($125) in the pay period following the 3-month anniversary of your employment, 25% ($125) in the pay period following the 6-month anniversary of your employment, and 50% ($250) in the pay period following the one-year anniversary of your employment.
Employment : This is a full-time 37.5 hours per week position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday during business hours (8 : 30am-4 : 00pm). Evening work may be required as job duties demand.
Summary / Objective : The Teaching Assistant is the primary assistant to the classroom teacher in ensuring a meaningful educational experience. The Teaching Assistant will function in a leadership role in the teacher's absence.
Required Education and Experience :
Additional Eligibility Qualifications : None.
Essential Functions :
Competency Requirements
Supervisory Responsibility : None.
Other Duties : This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Work Environment : This job operates in a preschool classroom environment. This role uses standard office equipment.
Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and / or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move objects up to 30 pounds.
Travel : Travel is primarily local during the business day but employee will be expected to work at any of our partner agencies. Some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.
Our comprehensive benefit package to includes :
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, internal equity, and location.
EEO Statement : The agencies are equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants in the hiring, promotion, compensation, placement, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence or any other term or condition of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran, domestic violence victim status, prior arrest and conviction records or any other protected category in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Position Requirements
Required Education and Experience :
Location
CP Rochester - Children's Services
Full-Time / Part-Time
Full-Time
Shift
Days
Category
Education
Number of Openings
Req Number
EDU-24-00026
This position is currently accepting applications.
Salary : $18 - $20
