Description Astor Services is hiring Substitute Preschool Teacher Assistants today! Head Start is a federally funded preschool program delivering services to 3 and 4-year old children and their families in core areas of early learning, health, and family well-being. The teacher assistant will assist in the delivery of educational services to children in a classroom setting. This includes; support for instruction throughout the day, supervision of children, ongoing assessments, and may include participation in home visits. Come join our team! Job Responsibilities: • Creates a well-organized learning environment for children that conveys a welcoming, trusting, and safe environment. • Understands and incorporates the principles of play-based learning. • Demonstrates effective classroom management, including responsibility for supervision of all children. • Incorporates a variety or experiences in the classroom to individualize and foster the children’s emotional, cognitive, language, physical, and self-help skill development. • Able to work as a team member. • Provides coverage, as assigned, to ensure the smooth operation of the program. • Must follow safety and health practices in the daily operation of duties to maintain a safe learning environment. Want to know why our team loves working at Astor? Check out our website for our employee testimonials and discover their stories! Requirements What You Will Need:· • A High School Diploma or GED (and a desire to learn more!)· • To obtain your NYS TA Certification within 6 months of hire. • Experience working with children. • Be ready to be a team player with a can-do attitude. • Ability to embrace challenges and celebrate successes.