GCCN0248692-0000
2022-10-21T00:00:00
2022-10-21T00:00:00
Get to know us: For over 75 years, Green Chimneys a multi-faceted nonprofit organization is helping young people to maximize their full potential by providing residential, educational, clinical, and recreational services, in a safe and supportive environment that nurtures connections with their families, the community, animals, and nature.Culture: Green Chimneys has built its success through valuing diversity in our workforce and clientele. Our programs are developed to recognize, respect, and respond to the unique, culturally defined needs of persons and families within our service population. We strive to create an inclusive, respectful and equitable environment in order to serve our diverse clients with culturally sensitive services. Mission: We strive to give our clients support, resources, and the ability to heal through the work of animal-assisted therapy and nature-based learning all while developing the skills and confidence to grow into independent young adults.Green Chimneys School offers an enriched academic environment with a vast array of innovative programming, including life skills, music and art, therapeutic animal-assisted activities, and outdoor education, all based in experiential learning. The fully integrated approach to education at Green Chimneys includes: Academics, Therapeutic Education, Clinical & Related Services, Animal & Nature Program and Vocational Education. Our Teacher Assistants provides a structured learning experience and atmosphere in the classrooms assigned. He/she will assist the classroom teacher and will supervise the children in the class throughout the entire school day. Specific duties and responsibilities will vary depending on the subject matter the Teacher Assistant will be placed in.SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:• Responsible for tutoring in classes as assigned – arrange subjects, materials and schedules with classroom teacher(s)• Responsible for supervising children in classroom and during other activities and program classes• Responsible to assist classroom teacher(s)• Responsible to assist in securing classroom supplies• Responsible to write anecdotal, incident, tutoring and other reports as necessary• Responsible to perform other duties as may be worked out with the classroom teacher(s) and Principal/Administrators• Responsible to perform administrative tasks such as copying, notetaking, responding and sending emails, and other tasks as assigned• Cover class in absence of teacher• Fulfill other responsibilities as directed by the classroom teacher Associates Degree in Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Special Education or CTA Credential; or High School with education experience. Must have the ability to obtain TA Certification within six months of employment. Will also consider candidates without Teacher's Assistant Certification as Teacher's Aides.
Teaching Assistant
Green Chimneys
Lower Hudson Valley
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