Teacher Assistant

Teacher Assistant

All Locations (Glen Cove, Richmond Hill, Woodside, Far Rockaway)

Tiegerman School is a special education program. We are currently looking for dedicated Teacher Assistants for all of our programs.

Glen Cove - Preschool/Elementary School
Glen Cove - Middle School
Richmond Hill - High School
Tiegerman @ Woodside - K-12
Tiegerman Preschool @ Far Rockaway

The Teacher Assistants are responsible for assisting the Teacher and students in the classroom. Teacher Assistants report directly to classroom Teachers.

Must hold a New York State Education Teacher Assistant Certification or be willing to pursue certification in a timely manner.

Responsibilities include:

Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to plan daily goals
Prepare lesson materials and displays for all of the students.
Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods.
Assist all of the children individually or in small groups in order to help them in achieving all of their goals for the completion of assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
Watch over the students and accompany them to classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, bathrooms, and gymnasiums.
Distribute classroom materials to all students.
Enforce administration policies and rules pertaining to classroom etiquette, proper dress attire for students, and Tiegerman policies and procedures
Assist the teacher with grading homework and tests as needed
Supervise students in the use and care of equipment and materials, in order to ensure the safety of the students.
Observe and document student progress.
Arrange and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development while allowing the students to enjoy their recreational activities.
Participate in teacher-parent conferences on an annual basis to inform and educate parents of the progress of their children
Take class attendance several times a day to ensure that all students are in the appropriate area and supervised at all times
Assist in pick up and drop off of students at busing every day
Assist librarians in school libraries.
Attend all staff meetings within and outside of regular working hours
Provide students with assistive devices
Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality, and attendance

Tiegerman is an EEO and AA employer.
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Must hold a NYSED TA Certification or willing to actively pursue TA Certification in a timely fashion.

$19.50 per hour