Easterseals New York, a Fedcap program, is currently hiring for a part-time Child Care Assistant to create a safe and nurturing environment for our students in collaboration with our special education teacher at our Valhalla, NY school. This preschool position earns a competitive wage of $15/hr.

In addition to competitive pay and our amazing culture, we offer our Child Care Assistants the following benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision
• A flexible spending account (FSA)
• Short- and long-term disability
• A 403(b) plan
• An employee assistance plan
• A future moms program
• Life insurance

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

DAY-TO-DAY

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

As a part-time Child Care 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!

OUR MISSION

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 CHILD CARE ASSISTANT

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Covid-19 vaccination

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.

• Excellent communicator - easily conveys ideas, both verbally and in writing
• Optimistic - has a positive, can-do attitude
• Efficient - effectively prioritizes multiple tasks
• Collaborative - works efficiently with a team
• Patient - can keep a cool temperament and can handle stressful situations well

If you meet the above requirements, great! Apply today to join our school team as a part-time Child Care Assistant! We need you for this part-time education position!

Location: 10595