What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teaching Assistant position at University of Rochester?
As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. Job Location (Full Address): Remote Work - New York, Albany, New York, United States of America, 12224 Opening: Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Time as Reported / Per Diem Scheduled Weekly Hours: As Scheduled Department: 210632 Psychology-MHFC Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America) Range: UR URG 102 H Compensation Range: $17.00 - $22.10 The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations. Responsibilities: GENERAL PURPOSE: Assists teachers with classroom activities as needed, including daily room setup, aiding children with toileting/hand washing, meal service, and cleaning. Assists with guidance of children including goal setting, discipline, and activity leadership. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Assists with indoor and outdoor activities of children. Assists teachers in setting up room on a daily basis. Assembles appropriate materials. Aids children with toileting, hand washing and tooth brushing. Serves meals. Cleans classroom. Prepares and repairs materials and toys. Helps children rest. Rides the bus on a rotating basis. Assists teacher in setting goals for children. Participates in planning and with ideas for activities. Leads a minimum of one daily classroom activity with teacher present. Participates in admission, case conference, diagnostic and Individual Education Program meetings and staff meetings. Leads classroom when teacher is not present. Assists with guidance and discipline for children, intervening, when necessary, including removal of child to time-out room and use of common behavior management techniques. Other duties as assigned. MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Associate's degree and less than 1 year of experience required Bachelor's degree preferred Or equivalent combination of education and experience EOE Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Disabled: The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University’s mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. This commitment extends to the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor Affirmative Action obligations. Notice: If you are a Current Employee, please log into myURHR to search for and apply to jobs using the Jobs Hub. Your application, if submitted using this portal, cannot be moved forward. Learn. Discover. Heal. Create. Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better. If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals At the University of Rochester, we commit to diversity, equity, and inclusion and united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.
Salary : $17 - $22
