Easterseals New York, a FedCap program, is currently hiring for a part-time Early Childhood Education - Preschool Assistant to provide assistance in our preschool classrooms at our Valhalla, NY location. This part-time teaching position earns a competitive wage.

In addition to competitive pay of $15/hr and our excellent culture, we offer our Early Childhood Education - Preschool Assistants amazing benefits.

So, now that you've learned the who, what, where, and why, you may be wondering HOW? It's easy! Just fill out our initial mobile-friendly online application. We hope to meet you soon!

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This part-time teaching position in human services works the day shift during school hours.

As an Early Childhood Education - Preschool Assistant in human services, you play an essential role in collaborating with the special education teacher to support our preschool classrooms. Under the supervision of the classroom teacher, you assist in keeping classroom and program supplies well-maintained as well as tend to the physical needs of all children, including toileting and personal care needs. You interact with children in a nurturing and developmentally appropriate way while encouraging self-help as well as maintaining a warm, safe, and caring educational environment.

In addition, you assist with the behavior management of children as outlined by program and agency policies. You also help with child observation, recordkeeping, and conducting assessments as needed. While on the job, you strive to maintain professional ethics regarding the discussion of students and their conditions. As required, you attend departmental in-service meetings to stay up to date on nonprofit information. You enjoy doing work that has a direct positive impact on the lives of others, which is why you thrive in this early childhood education position!

ABOUT EASTERSEALS NEW YORK

Easterseals New York operates programs that enable those with special needs to achieve equality, dignity, and independence in their own communities. It provides exceptional services to ensure all people with disabilities or special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work, and play in their communities. We change the way the world defines and views disabilities by making profound, positive differences in people's lives every day.

Our mission is to spread help, hope, and answers. To achieve this, we strive to attract and retain talented and committed staff who believe in our cause. This is why we provide competitive compensation, great benefits, and plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth.

OUR IDEAL EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION - PRESCHOOL ASSISTANT

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• Professional - has excellent verbal and written communication skills
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• Optimistic - has a positive and encouraging attitude
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• Efficient - can balance multiple tasks while demonstrating good time management
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• Team player - works well in a collaborative environment
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• Patient - remains calm in stressful situations
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If this sounds like you, keep reading about this part-time teaching position!

REQUIREMENTS FOR AN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION - PRESCHOOL ASSISTANT

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• High school diploma or equivalent
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• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
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• Covid-19 vaccination
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A bachelor's degree is preferred. Two years of experience working with children would be a plus but multiple factors will be taken into consideration. If you meet the above requirements, we need you. Apply today to join our teaching team as a part-time Early Childhood Education - Preschool Assistant!

Location: 10595