Esther Ashkenas ELC Special Education Teacher Assistant, Preschool

AHRC New York City is one of the largest providers of services for children and adults with developmental disabilities in New York City. Our mission is to advocate for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead full and equitable lives. Come join our team and discover your passion.

Currently seeking Special Education Preschool Teacher Assistant for our Esther Ashkenas ELC on the Upper West Side.

Address: 450 W 56th Street New York, NY 10019

Benefits of working for AHRC NYC:

• Paid time off
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• 403b Retirement Plan with employer match
• Tuition Assistance
• Qualified Employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Life Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Commuter Benefits
• Health Savings Account
• Referral Program
• Professional Development
• & more

Role Description:

• Full Time | Monday-Friday
• Hours: 8:30 A.M-3:00 P.M
• Responsibilities include: Assist the teacher in daily activities in a preschool Special Education classroom.
• Participate in the implementation of daily schedule/lesson plan for each student with activities aligned to NYS Prekindergarten Foundation for the Common Core Standards or NYS Common Core Standards, informed by authentic assessment data, which advance school readiness goals and reflect the objectives contained in IEP.
• Demonstrate appropriate teaching techniques, including prompting, pacing and utilization of reinforcement strategies, understanding potential behavioral problems that may arise.
• Implement strategies and techniques that facilitate generalization of concepts and promote socialization.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $31,064.00 - $33,207.00 per year

Position Requirements: Certification Levels I-III, AA or 60 credits | Certification Levels I-III BA or MA. Salaries commensurate upon education attainments.

Providing supervisory and monetary support towards your RBT Certification.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.