Teaching Assistant

Overview Why Choose Metro? For over thirty five years, Metro Therapy, Inc., (a Powerback Pediatrics company) has been serving the educational and developmental needs of the pediatric populations throughout Long Island and the five boroughs of New York City. Metro is proud of our dedication to the community and committed to bringing new, insightful knowledge that will allow us to provide the best services to our clients. We provide employees with comprehensive benefits and compensation, access to clinical support teams, and career growth opportunities. Benefits: We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to Full-Time team members. We offer Dental and Vision to Part-Time team members (not applicable to 1099 positions). Paid Time Off: We offer generous paid time off to Full-Time and Part-Time team members. Continuing Education: Keep growing with free CEUs through Medbridge. Perks at Powerback: Enjoy exclusive discounts on a variety of services. Earn rewards through our PowerZone Employee Recognition Program, and expand your expertise with our Clinicians in Action professional development program. Responsibilities Support classroom teachers in delivering high-quality educational experiences for children in the school or preschool setting. Work with individual students or groups of students on daily programs, special instructions, and projects under the direction of the teacher. Provides feedback and information to the teacher about students that will assist with the development of appropriate learning experiences. Assists in preparing lessons, materials, and instructional information including but not limited to art supplies, worksheets, educational games, and lesson plan support. Helps to maintain an organized classroom environment by managing student behavior, implementing classroom rules, and supporting transitions between activities. Qualifications A high school diploma is required. Must hold a valid and active Teaching Assistant Certification At least 1 year of experience in child care, child development, or education is required. Bilingual (English/ Spanish) is preferred, but not required. Posted Salary Range USD $22.00 - USD $25.00 /Hr. #J-18808-Ljbffr Metro Therapy, Inc.