The Opportunity

The Teacher Assistant will support the program services by assisting the Coordinator in creating and maintaining a safe educational environment for the clients and children.

Responsibilities

• Provide a balance between child-initiated activities and teacher-initiated activities.
• Implement activities that develop self-esteem, and social skills, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling and field trips.
• Plan and implement culturally diverse experiences.
• Communicates with children at their developmental level.
• Assesses supplies and materials on an ongoing basis. Helps maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Records daily attendance
• Post information on services and events to the parents.
• Identify children showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health related problems, and discuss them with supervisor, parents or guardians.
• Plan summer activities for summer program.
• Work remotely and use technology to teach preschool age children.
• Attend staff meetings
• Assumes other tasks and responsibilities as needed to support the operations of the program.

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED required; bachelor's degree preferred
Minimum 2-3 years' experience working with preschool age children in a structured environment.
Must have the ability to engage a diverse population of clients, both children and adults and convey concerns and understanding
Ability to engage and instruct children remotely.

Additional Information

Schedule: Part-Time

Location: Hempstead

Salary: $19.21/hr

Benefits Information
-Full Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
-Generous, vacation, sick, personal, and floating holiday time
-403(b); with generous employer contribution
-Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
-Pet Insurance
-Short Term (STD) and Long Term (LTD) Disability Insurance
-Life Insurance
-Employee Assistance Program

FCA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer! We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.