Job Description

Level: Entry
Job Location: Washington Heights Early Childhood Center - New York, NY 10033
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $19.94 - $21.85 Hourly

Job Shift: Day
Job Category: EducationBirch Family Services is a leading provider of education, employment, and community support services for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities and their families in New York City. Every year, the organization supports more than 2,000 people across 31 locations in Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, and the Bronx. From preschool to graduation, employment, housing, and beyond, Birch Family Services provides fully integrated programs and services to support individuals in achieving their goals across their lifetime.
February 24, 2026
Invite only job fair for Certified Teacher Assistants
at our Washington Heights School!
3:00pm – 5:00pm
Interviews Onsite in Washington Heights
Opportunities for certified Teacher Assistants
Gain classroom experience while you advance your career in education!
Submit your application and qualified candidates will be emailed a Calendly invite with location details
Birch Family Services educators work in a supportive and collaborative environment. They enjoy direct access to leadership and the opportunity to have a voice in how we make a direct and lasting impact on the children and their families.

As a Certified Teacher Assistant, you will work hand-in-hand with our Special Education Teachers and related services professionals in small classrooms serving preschool and elementary-aged children.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Teacher in all activities necessary to support student attainment of IEP goals, including
- Supervises the class when the Teacher must leave the room for a short period of time.
- Help organize the classroom environment, instructional materials, and schedule to match and maximize learning.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications
- High School degree or General Education Degree (GED) required.
- Possession of NYSED TA Continuing Certification or eligible to receive on by the end of the first semester of employment for Level I, Level II or Level III teaching assistant certificates
EEO Statement
Birch Family Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Birch Family Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Birch Family Services expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Birch Family Services’ employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.