Teacher Assistant (TOTS)

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Aid the transfer of children to and from buses each day assuring all students are where they need to be at all times

• Perform checks of children as they arrive at school to assure physical health and document any issues

• Work as a team member with the teacher and other teacher assistants designing developmentally appropriate activities for children to aid holistic development

• Prepare the classroom each day for activities planned

• Maintain a clean environment at all times after activities

• Participate in group activities for students

• Work with individual students on activities specified in their IEP

• Aid children as necessary during meal and snack times

• Assure children transfer safely withing the building and to the playground and back- maintaining face recognition procedures at all times

• Utilize PBIS and social/emotional learning strategies with all children

• Help children regulate their behavior when necessary

• Participate in meeting and staff development provided

Youre a great fit for this role if you have:

• High School education or GED Bachelors Degree preferred.
• Two (2) years practical experience working with children is preferred.
• Level I NYS Teacher Assistant Certification.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation

  • $18.00-$23.00 per hour (depending on experience)

Who We Are

TOTS-These Our Treasures Inc. (TOTS)providescomprehensive early educational and habilitation services for children using a transdisciplinary approach which looks at the whole child and works in partnership with families and caregivers. Our highly trained staff provides more than professional care bringing a high level of dedication to the children compassion for families and motivation toward continued growth and was established in 1973. Tots joined TheFedcapGroup in 2019.