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Teacher Assistant

Baltimore, MD ยท On-site

$14 - $17.75/hr

... and Northern Virginia areas. We are currently recruiting for teacher assistants that have ... experience working with students that have autism. We are working with a non-public special ...

ASST-TCHR EC

Greensboro, NC ยท On-site

$15.96/hr

Position Type: Classified - Teacher Assistant/Classroom Support/Teacher Assistant Date Posted: 8/20/2026 Location: NORTHERN GUILFORD MIDDLE Date Available: 08/31/2026 Fair Labor Standards Act ...

Teacher, Art (25702)

Albany, NY ยท On-site

$60K - $64K/yr

You will report to the Assistant Principle (Principle) and you will work onsite. Responsibilities ... Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger ...

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As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for northern teacher assistant in the United States is $15.66, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.46 and $17.07 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Infographic showing various Northern Teacher Assistant job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $32,572 per year, or $15.7 per hour.

Preschool Teacher Assistant (25714)

Schenectady, NY โ€ข On-site

$19 - $21/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 25 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Assist the classroom teacher in all aspects of teaching, behavior management, and supporting students' success in school.

  • Monitor student behavior, assist with discipline, behavior plans, and record behavior data.

  • Supervise and assist students during non-instructional periods to maintain a safe and positive learning environment.


Job description

Pre School Teacher Assistant
Retention Bonus - $1,500 (paid in 2 parts 1/2 at 90 days and 1/2 at a year) (full time only qualifies)
Available shifts - Monday - Friday between 8:00 am - 5:00 pm - no weekends
As a Teacher Assistant, you will assist the classroom teacher in all aspects of teaching, behavior management, and supporting students success in school. You will report to the Preschool Supervising Teacher and you will work onsite.
Responsibilities:
  • Follow all Agency policies and procedures, along with state and federal regulations pertaining to our school and students.
  • Assist the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities; create and modify materials to match student abilities.
  • Work with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials to match student abilities.
  • Monitor student behavior and help maintain discipline in the classroom; record behavior data as requested; assist with crisis prevention; assist with de-escalation techniques with students.
  • Assist in the implementation of behavior plans (BIP); recording behavior data; and the completion of incident reports when requested.
  • Monitor, supervise and assist students during non-instructional periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. lunch, recess/breaks, bus loading/unloading, playground, classroom, washroom, field trips, transportation, assemblies, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
  • Assist in the implementation of Pyramid Model principles and practices in the classroom to build social and emotional competence and to support children through nurturing and responsive relationships and a high-quality environment.
  • Attend meetings, training, professional learning sessions (e.g. first aid, Pyramid, CPR, emergency procedures, behavior management) for the purpose of enhancing professional skills, competencies and to meet regulatory requirements (OCFS regulations require 30 hours in 5 areas over 2 years).
  • Perform various clerical duties; maintain records of student progress; develop and file incident reports; maintain student files; check daily attendance; make copies; develop classroom displays and instructional material; maintain and operate computers, smartboards and other classroom equipment.
  • Collaborate with teacher and other staff to incorporate information provided by parents, doctors, nurses, therapists and others in order to understand the needs of and provide services for students.
  • Assist the teacher(s) with the administration of appropriate assessment tools, tests, and other curriculum measurements.
  • Always monitor safety and well-being of students; monitor student attitudes and encourage positive behavior and interactions with peers.
  • Perform other related duties and responsibilities as requested by the teacher and Director.

Physical Requirements:
This role requires the ability to actively supervise and interact with preschool-aged children in the classroom, on the playground, and in therapeutic settings. Daily duties involve frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, lifting, carrying and floor-based activities. The employee must be able to respond quickly to children's safety, behavioral, educational, mobility, and self-care needs; assist with classroom instruction and transitions; and lift and carry children, equipment, and materials up to 35 pounds, with out without reasonable accommodation.
Requirements and Education:
  • Associates degree preferred
  • Ability to work with students who demonstrate serious emotional and behavioral challenges, ages 3-5
  • NYS Education Teacher Assistant Certification

Benefits
  • Health care package: medical, dental, and vision
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off
  • Holiday Pay
  • 401 (K) plan
  • Life Insurance
  • Loan repayment assistance
  • Free training/CEU opportunities
About Northern Rivers
At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.
Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.