New York State Certified Teaching Assistant — Long Island

Job overview

The New York State Certified Teaching Assistant role is onsite in Bay Shore, NY, with school districts across Nassau and Suffolk counties. Compensation is $25–$27 per hour. The role supports students with special needs through Family of Kidz, which works to help children develop skills for greater independence and an enhanced quality of life. Working under a certified teacher’s supervision, the assistant provides instructional support, prepares materials, and helps maintain academic and behavioral plan data. The role also involves collaboration with students and staff, with possible assistance managing student behaviors and crisis intervention.

What you'll do

• Provide instructional services and support under a certified teacher’s supervision
• prepare teaching materials and the learning environment
• participate in data collection for academic and behavioral plans
• establish cooperative working relationships with children and staff
• participate in team meetings as appropriate. Assisting with student behavior management and crisis intervention is a possibility.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

teaching assistant

long island ny

bay shore ny

family of kidz

special needs education

instructional support

academic plans

behavioral plans

school hours

monday–friday

$25–$27/hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid sick and safe leave
• employee assistance program
• referral program
• professional development assistance
• team-building events
• incentive program
• opportunities for RBT and BCBA supervision
• opportunities to earn PDUs for RBTs.

Why this role

Part-time, hourly work during Monday–Friday school hours on the school calendar, with potential for an extended school year. Requires New York State Teaching Assistant Certification at Level I, II, III, or Pre-Professional; high school diploma or equivalent, with an associate degree preferred.

About the employer

JEMS Academy is hiring for this role. Industry: Child and Youth Services. Sector: 62.