Teacher Assistants: HeartShare Human Services of New York

What We Do:

HeartShare Human Services of New York was founded in 1914 as an after-care agency for young adults aging out of orphanages. HeartShare helped them face the harsh realities of life-on their own-from finding a home to getting a job. As society’s needs have changed, so has HeartShare.

Today, HeartShare serves 17,000 children, adults, and families in more than 60 programs. Its services for individuals with developmental disabilities include: early childhood services for children ages 3-5, Universal Pre-Kindergarten for children age 4, a school-age program for children ages 5-14 with autism spectrum disorders and mental retardation, recreational opportunities for teens and adults, adult day services, residential services for adults, family support services, case management, and health and mental health services.

Additionally, HeartShare offers foster care and adoption services, after-school youth programs, family counseling, services for those affected by HIV/AIDS, and energy assistance programs.

Its mission is to nurture and support, with dignity and respect, children, adults and families in order to expand opportunities and enhance lives. Approximately 90% of all revenue goes directly to program services. HeartShare is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Services for Families and Children and meets the standards of the Education and Research Foundation for the Better Business Bureau.

HeartShare continues to be a leader in providing caring, compassionate, and high-quality services to New York ’s children, adults, and families. For more information, visit www.heartshare.org, call (718) 422-4200, or email info@heartshare.org.

Job Description:

Teacher Assistants will assist Special Education Teachers in all classroom activities and lessons. Teacher Assistants are responsible for meeting with teachers daily to discuss instrumental plans and ongoing student progress. Qualified individuals must work cooperatively as member of a team.

Responsibilities:

· Assist classroom teacher in all aspects involving the daily care and instruction of students.

· Meet buses and escort students to classroom as assigned.

· Meet with teacher daily to discuss instrumental plans and ongoing student progress.

· Attend child study conferences as appropriate.

· Participate in staff development activities.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required

Experience:

• Experience working with children required.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salaries
• Healthcare Options
• Pension Plan
• Retirement Savings
• Tuition Assistance

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