Bilingual Early Childhood Teaching Assistant - Lutheran Social Service of New York

REPORTS TO: Head Teacher

CLASSIFICATION: Full Time

STATUS: No...EDUCATION REQUIRED:

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Development preferred or

High School Diploma with NYS Teaching Assistant Certification Level 1

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Minimum of 1 year experience in a childcare setting or working with children.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred, but other languages are also welcomed.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively with other staff, as needed.

Ability to supervise children of all ages in a school setting, including students with behavioral challenges.

Ability to implement the instructional program as presented by the classroom teacher.

Strong interest in working with immigrant children population.

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