Teacher's Assistant
Family of Kidz is hiring and has immediate openings! If you are looking to create your own schedule and have a passion for helping kids, you’re in the right place!
Details about this opportunity:
Location: North Shore Nassau County , NY Status: Part time and Full Time Hourly Hours: Monday-Friday During School Hours. Compensation: $25/Hour**Please note this is a range. Rates are determined by the service provided, professional experience and license/certifications held. In addition the position posted may be either full-time or fee-for-service (FFS), depending on the current caseload which will be discussed during the interview. This arrangement can vary and is subject to change.**
What we have to offer YOU:
FULL TIME BENEFITS:
Generous Paid Time Off (between 25-28 days!) 12 Holidays including Winter break 12/25-1/1 Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401(k) Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program Referral Program Professional Development Assistance Legal and Pet Insurance Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance Team Building Events Incentive Program
PART TIME BENEFITS:
We are excited to offer a range of valuable benefits for our employees who work 25 or more hours per week (Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Legal and Pet Insurance)*
Responsibilities:
Familiarity with basic behavior intervention strategies and principles Participate in developing and maintaining data collection to ensure success of academic and behavioral plans. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with children, parents and staff. Assist in managing the behaviors of students and crisis intervention including restraint. Participate in team meetings as appropriate. And more
About You:
If you have these attributes:
Passionate to work with children, families and therapists Work directly with student and/or classroom Provide instructional services and support to students under the supervision of a certified teacher Sterling values, high integrity Excellent oral and written communication skills Exposure to the practice of maintaining a high level of confidentiality Excellent time management/organizational skills Act with humility and grace Empathetic & considerate of others Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
And this background:
Teaching Assistant Certification: Level I, Level II, Level III or Pre-Professional High School Diploma or equivalent – Associates preferred. Experience working with children on the Autism Spectrum a plus Bilingual is a plus.
Then we are looking forward to receiving your resume!
** Disclaimer: Please note the most current compensation information for all open positions at Family of Kidz can be found on our careers page at FamilyofKidz.com, which supersedes all other sources and job sites.
Why Join our Family?
Since 1998, Family of Kidz has brought together highly qualified teams of professionals who work diligently to help children with special needs, from birth to adulthood. Our focus is on establishing a strong understanding of each child’s needs and teaching them skills that lead to greater independence and an enhanced quality of life.
Family of Kidz provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.