Teacher Assistant Chautauqua Opportunities 17 W. Courtney Street Dunkirk , NY 14048 Certified - Teaching - Teaching Assistant {TA} Job Number 3300053624 Start Date Open Date Closing Date 10/31/2025 Please make sure to complete an application by clickinghere (https://wnyric.atenterprise.powerschool.com/ats/app\_login?COMPANY\_ID=00005387) for this job posting. Basic Function or Position Summary: Responsible for the supervision, care and education of a classroom of pre-school children, ages 3 - 5; implements developmentally appropriate activities under the direction of the teacher. Pay rate is $16.48-$18.52 per hour based on certification and education levels Position Responsibilities and Specific Duties: • Utilize nurturing and responsive practices and interactions that foster trust and emotional security; are communication and language rich; • Implement well-organized learning environments with developmentally appropriate schedules, lesson plans, and indoor and outdoor learning experiences that provide adequate opportunities for choice, play, exploration, and experimentation • Support and implement a daily schedule of program activities that offers reasonable regularity in routines. • As directed, lead or support individual and group activities. • Support the development of the home language for dual language learners. • Promote learning through approaches to rest, meals, routines, and physical activity. • Communicate with parents to ensure they are well-informed about their child's routines, activities, and behavior. • Implement IEP's, IFSP's, and behavior plans with fidelity. • Assist with conducting parent conferences and home visits with each family. • Provide a safe and healthy learning environment. • Ensure the health and safety of children by ensuring competent supervision of all children in care. • Conduct daily health checks for children • Participate in assigned tasks necessary for the preparation of learning centers, activities, and materials required for planned activities. • Together with the teacher, maintain accurate, complete and timely records, including but not limited to attendance, meals and observations of children. • Serve meals to children ensuring dietary restrictions and safety for allergies are followed; model eating new and diverse food options. • Maintain personal hygiene of children, including provide learning opportunities for washing of hands and use of restroom facilities • Assist volunteer staff with their assigned tasks. • Participates in service enrollment and recruitment strategies • Support the planning and implementation of family events • Promotes agency mission. • Maintains confidentiality and complies with the code of ethics. • Maintains consistent professional customer service. • Job performance incorporates integrated service delivery model while promoting self- sufficiency. • Other duties as designated by supervisor Knowledge, Skills Required: • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) • One year experience working with children. • Must obtain Child Development Associate credential or New York State Teaching Assistant II certificate within two years of employment. • Ability to work on a team. • Good verbal and written communication skills. • Computer skills required. • Bilingual (Spanish) preferred. Physical: • Ability to lift up to and including 25-50 pounds of physical effort Special Requirements: • Meets OCFS training requirements and maintains training logs. • Flexibility in work schedule. • Must be able to provide consistent even tempered customer service at all times • Valid Driver's license • Works compassionately with a diverse population Job Attachment View Attachment Salary: From 16.48 Salary: To 18.52 Salary Competitive Y Appointment Status Other Position Status Full time Contact Person's Name Bobbi-Jo Sheldon Contact Person's Title Administrative Assistant Contact Person's Phone 716-366-3333 x1216 Contact Person's Email bsheldon@chautopp.org Job Posting Link https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/213e18b1-f24f-4ea0-9683-ef5704f7a854/Chautauqua-Opportunities-Inc