Per Diem Nature's Nursery- Teacher Assistant

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Location:

Brewster Main Campus

Department:
Nature's Nursery

Status:
Per Diem (as needed, not on reg. schedule)

The Nature’s Nursery Preschool curriculum models the New York State Pre-Kindergarten Standards that provide the framework for the learning and development of the whole child. This framework is aligned with the existing K-12 learning standards. Within this setting, the Teacher Assistant – Nature’s Nursery is responsible for active participation and planning of activities for the children in our care.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Following the direction of the group leaders in planning, preparing and implementing activities for all or part of the group.
• Actively participate with the children in all activities including farm, wildlife, swimming, horse barn and other areas of the Green Chimneys campus.
• Actively participate and supervise the children at all times, demonstrate the ability to make good decisions in accordance with the agency’s policies and procedures and those of OCFS.
• Assist the director and other staff members to maintain proper coverage, working overtime if necessary.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide care for the children and the school environment
• Keep the environment neat, clean, safe and healthy.
• Maintain and request supplies, as needed.
• Report all maintenance requests to the Department Director.
• Assist with special projects or assignments as requested by the Director and other teaching staff.
• Copy and distribute Incident Reports

Candidates must be 18 years of age or older. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Candidates with childcare experience preferred.

Rate of pay for this role is $16.00 per hour working only on weekdays. This is a per diem role (as needed) and is not benefit eligible.