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YAI has an opening for a full time Teacher Assistant position to work at Manhattan Star Academy’s located on the Upper West Side. This position provides the opportunity to provide high-quality services in a classroom setting to children and their families in a comprehensive, developmentally based program which focuses on the whole child. Instructional activities integrate all the domains of child development, including physical development and health, and social/emotional development; communication, language, and literacy; cognition and knowledge of the world (math, science, social studies, the arts and technology). Our program strives to foster growth and development through a broad range of services within the program while utilizing community resources as appropriate.

Be rewarded with a friendly working environment that facilitates open communication and participatory management, where you are truly valued as a professional and where your opinion really matters. Receive on-going state-of-the-art training, supportive supervision and a commitment to developing your education and career to help you reach your greatest potential as a professional!

Mission Statement YAI:

YAI is a network of agencies offering people with intellectual and developmental disabilities a comprehensive range of services across all ages. YAI empowers people with disabilities to reach their goals every day. Our enthusiastic staff of 4,000 professionals believes that everyone has a fundamental right to live, love, work, and learn. If you share our vision and want to help support people to live the fullest lives possible, apply to this position.

Key responsibilities:

Run small academic groups based on the teacher's instructionWork 1:1 with all students within the classroomRun all academic periods in the teacher's absenceFacilitate in the preparation of materials and collect dataFollow and support feeding protocols during lunchFollow and support toileting plans for all students in the classroomFacilitate in the cleanliness of the classroomKnow and follow all school health and safety protocolsFacilitate communication between classroom teacher and therapists

Education and Experience:

Teacher Assistant certification requiredExperience with school age children with special needs preferredMinimum of 18 college credits preferred

Schedule

Monday to Wednesday: 8:15 AM to 3:15 PMThursday: 8:15 AM to 4 PMFriday: 8:15 to 2:45 PM

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Exceptional interpersonal skillsCritical thinker and problem solverSkilled in conflict resolutionFlexibleWillingness to take initiativeHighly motivated and organizedPositive demeanorClear communicatorPersonal and professional integritySound decision making

Compensation & Benefits:

$19/Hour to $21/HourTuition reimbursementMedical and dental insurance (with options for family and more extensive medical plans, as well as vision)Paid Time Off and School Holidays403(b) retirement with employer matchLife insurance and long-term disabilityDiscounts on travel, entertainment, wireless services, shopping, and more!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.