Teacher Assistant

New York Center for Infants & Toddlersis seeking to hire full-time AND part-time Teaching Assistants to work one to one with children in our Early Intervention program designed for young children with autism.

If you’re looking for hands-on experience in early childhood special education, this will be a great fit for you! Current college students or recent graduates are highly encouraged to apply.

*Please note salary pay is for Full time employees. Part time employees will be offered Fee for Service pay*

Education Requirements:

• Associate Degree or Higher

The following are preferred but not required:

• Experience working with young children
• Experience volunteering, mentoring, tutoring, babysitting, etc
• Interest in early childhood education

All services will be provided under the supervision of the NYS Certified Head Teacher.

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide direct service, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and/or JASPER Early Intervention instruction in classroom (Please note – training is provided for these techniques)
• Collect and record children’s progress and responses to interventions utilized in the classroom
• Assist teacher in preparation for daily activity, making sure all pieces of activity are complete and neatly presented
• Provide daily feedback to families regarding children’s progress, performance, and how best to incorporate goals into children’s daily routine
• Other duties as assigned

Full-time hours are: 7:30am-4:30pm

Part-time hours are: 7:30am-12:00pm or 12:15pm-4:45pm

If this isn’t the job for you but you have a friend who would be a perfect fit please send this their way!

About Us:

New York Center for Infants and Toddlers Inc. is dedicated to promoting the optimal development of young children. We are a leading expert Early Intervention program in NYC providing scientifically tested therapeutic and educational services for young children with special needs, their parents, and the professionals and institutions that serve them. Underlying all of our work is the latest academic research and an understanding of the profound effect of early childhood relationships and mental health on all future development and success.

New York Center strives to identify and address developmental and mental health challenges, focusing on children’s interests and strengths and ensuring that the relationships in which they grow are positive and supportive. We are deeply committed to the children we serve and to all children, who will benefit from the advancement of knowledge, training, and public policy we seek.

Our Early Intervention Program is funded and regulated by the New York State Department of Health, and in New York City, by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

New York Center for Infants and Toddlers Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and strives to create an inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, gender expression or identity, age, sex, marital status, citizenship status, amnesty, status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, or other legally protected characteristics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, training, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, and compensation.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $30,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you currently enrolled in an early childhood educational program?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30,000