Easterseals
Teacher Assistant (TOTS)
1520 Story Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473
Full-time · $17–$22/hr (as posted)
First seen by offpeak October 4, 2026
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We are hiring in Bronx, NY! Join us at TOTS (These Our Treasures, Inc.) for an exciting career as a Teacher Assistant (12 month position).
What You'll Do
As a Teacher Assistant for our preschool program you will work under the supervision of the classroom teacher and assist in caring for the physical and emotional needs of students. You will supervise class when the teacher is involved in other activities and attend staffing and departmental in-service as assigned.
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
Aid the transfer of children to and from buses each day assuring all students are where they need to be at all times
Perform checks of children as they arrive at school to assure physical health and document any issues
Work as a team member with the teacher and other teacher assistants designing developmentally appropriate activities for children to aid holistic development
Prepare the classroom each day for activities planned
Maintain a clean environment at all times after activities
Participate in group activities for students
Work with individual students on activities specified in their IEP
Aid children as necessary during meal and snack times
Assure children transfer safely withing the building and to the playground and back- maintaining face recognition procedures at all times
Utilize PBIS and social/emotional learning strategies with all children
Help children regulate their behavior when necessary
Participate in meeting and staff development provided
You're a great fit for this role if you have:
- High School education or GED, Bachelor's Degree preferred.
- Two (2) years practical experience working with children is preferred.
- Level I NYS Teacher Assistant Certification.
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation
- $17.00-$22.00 per hour (depending on experience)
Who We Are
TOTS- These Our Treasures, Inc. (TOTS) provides comprehensive early educational and habilitation services for children, using a transdisciplinary approach, which looks at the whole child and works in partnership with families and caregivers. Our highly trained staff provides more than professional care, bringing a high level of dedication to the children, compassion for families, and motivation toward continued growth and excellence. TOTS was established in 1973. Tots joined The Fedcap Group in 2019.
The Fedcap Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are an EEO employer committed to diversity.