Certified Teacher Assistant / Non-Certified Teacher’s Aide
Description
Teaching Assistant / Teacher’s Aide
Location: Rockland County, NY (Piermont area)
Employer: Horizon Staffing Solutions (on behalf of a specialized early childhood school)
Student Age Range: 3-5 years old
Pay:
- NYS Certified TA with ABA training: $25.00–$30.00/hr
- Teacher’s Aide with ABA training: $21.00–$23.50/hr
Position Overview
Horizon Staffing Solutions is seeking compassionate and dedicated Certified Teaching Assistants and Non-Certified Teacher’s Aides to support an early childhood educational program in Rockland County, NY. These roles involve working collaboratively with classroom teachers to support young learners with diverse developmental, behavioral, and medical needs in a structured, supportive environment.
Classroom sizes are small and individualized, typically consisting of 6, 8, or up to 12 students. The program includes integrated classrooms and serves both verbal and non-verbal students in co-ed settings.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
- Support the classroom teacher in implementing daily instructional and behavioral plans
- Work with the entire class as well as individual students as needed
- Assist students with arrival and dismissal, including support to and from buses
- Support students with a range of needs, including:
- Non-verbal students
- Students with medical needs
- Students with behavioral or physical limitations
- Collect data and maintain student notes (required for NYS Certified Teaching Assistants)
- Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and educational programs
- Promote a safe, structured, and nurturing classroom environment
Qualifications
Candidates must meet one of the following criteria:
- NYS Certified Teaching Assistants (Tier 1, 2, or 3) with ABA training
- Non Certified Teacher's Aides with ABA training
- Experience working with young children with special needs is strongly preferred