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Teacher assistant
Big Minds, Tiny Hands is hiring energetic, caring, dependable teacher assistants for our Early Intervention center in Brooklyn. The center serves children under age 3, including children with autism and developmental delays.
This is a good role for someone with an interest in education, psychology, social work, therapy, or behavioral health. You do not need experience. We give you training and support.
Center-basedFull-time$17 an hour
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Prefer email? Send your resume to info@bigmindstinyhands.com
What you will do
- Support children during classroom activities, play, therapy, and transitions
- Follow each child’s learning and behavior goals
- Encourage communication, independence, and positive behavior
- Work closely with teachers, therapists, and behavioral staff
- Record observations and help with hygiene needs
- Supervise the children actively and keep the classroom safe
What you need
- At least 18 years old
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Patient, friendly, energetic, and dependable
- Comfortable with young children
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds
- Able to pass New York State background checks
Position details
- Type: full-time, hourly
- Setting: our Early Intervention center in Brooklyn
- Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Pay: $17.00 an hour
What we offer
- Paid sick time
- Paid vacation
- Hands-on training
- Room to grow in your career
- A supportive, fun team
Big Minds, Tiny Hands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to make all personnel decisions without discriminating on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, physical disability, mental disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national or ethnic origin, and any other protected status.
Have a question about working with us?
Call or email us. We can tell you more about the roles, caseloads, and schedules.