TEACHERS AIDE

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Bay Shore, NY, US

Monday – Friday, 8:30AM – 4:00PM following the Brentwood School District Calendar (10 months).

Family Service League is seeking a full-time Pre-School Teacher’s Aide for our UPK Program. The Teacher’s Aide will assist the teacher in providing support in the classroom and working within the UPK guidelines. The Teacher’s Aide will be assisting the teacher and students in the day‑to‑day operation of the classroom and will participate and collaborate with colleagues to ensure a safe, positive atmosphere and ensure the well‑being of children at all times.

Love working with children? Do you light up when you see a child discover something new? Join our Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) classroom as a Preschool Teacher’s Aide and help create a joyful, nurturing space where curiosity and confidence grow every day!

As a Teacher’s Aide, you will assist the teacher in providing support in the classroom, including helping with classroom activities and routines that keep the day running smoothly. You will collaborate closely with colleagues to create a safe, positive, and engaging environment. You will help ensure the well‑being, growth, and happiness of the children in your care.

This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who loves children and wants to begin a rewarding career in early childhood education
. You’ll gain valuable classroom experience, professional mentorship, and the chance to make a lasting impact.

Begin your journey in early education with Family Service League – where your energy, compassion, and curiosity can inspire the next generation of learners.

• Health and Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Retirement Savings Plan with a 5% employer contribution
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Generous PTO (paid time off)
• Up to 11 paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Discounts and more!

• The Teacher’s Aide will follow all Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) Day Care regulations and policies.
• Assist the teacher in using the district adopted curriculum and materials.
• Utilize positive classroom management techniques to guide student's behavior in a structured, positive and nurturing manner.
• Review expectations and class rules daily.
• Assist in creating and using individual behavior management plans when necessary.
• The Teacher’s Aide will help in conducting assessments in accordance with school district guidelines as needed.
• Maintain accurate and complete records.
• Maintain a safe, clean and cheerful classroom environment, with appropriate and varied materials available to all students.
• The Teacher’s Aide will serve as a role model to students.
• Demonstrate and facilitate appropriate conflict resolution and model kindness and empathy toward others.
• Assist in displaying the daily schedule with times and identifying pictures. Review the schedule with the children as you transition from activity to activity.
• Maintain flexibility as reassignment to other classrooms is needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 6 months experience working in a classroom or pre‑school setting is preferred.
• Must possess the ability to communicate in a positive and empathetic manner with children.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills required.

Physical activities require considerable use of arms and legs and moving of the whole body, such as bending, pushing, pulling, walking, stooping, and handling of various types of materials.