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  • Direct Care Professionals
    Direct Care Professionals
    10 days ago
    Part-time
    Ozone Park, Queens

    Rewarding Environments for Adult Living, Inc. (REAL Inc.) is seeking compassionate, dependable, and motivated individuals to join our team! We provide services and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and are looking for caring professionals who want to make a positive difference in the lives of others. We Are Hiring For: 1. Community Habilitation Specialist – • Support individuals in developing independent living and daily living skills., • Assist individuals with participating in community activities and achieving personal goals., • Provide individualized support based on each person's needs. 2. Day Habilitation Specialist – • Assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in participating in meaningful activities., • Encourage socialization, independence, and skill development., • Help individuals work toward their personal goals. Valid NYS driver's license holders are preferred. 3. Waiver Service Provider – • Provide support to children in developing social, communication, and daily living skills., • Assist children with participating in community-based activities and achieving developmental goals., • At least one year of experience working with children is required. Qualifications: • Compassionate, patient, and reliable., • Strong communication and interpersonal skills., • Ability to work independently and follow individualized service plans., • Must meet the requirements for the selected position., • Relevant experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is a plus. Why Join REAL Inc.? Become part of a team dedicated to promoting independence, inclusion, and quality of life. These part-time opportunities allow you to make a meaningful impact while supporting individuals and families in the community. How to Apply: Please have an updated resume available when applying. We look forward to welcoming dedicated individuals to the REAL Inc. team!

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  • Daycare Teaching Assitant
    Daycare Teaching Assitant
    1 month ago
    $17–$21 hourly
    Part-time
    Jamaica, Queens

    Daycare Teaching Assistant Hearts and Minds Daycare LLC – Jamaica, Queens, NY Hearts and Minds Daycare is seeking a dependable, energetic, and caring Teaching Assistant to join our early childhood education team. We serve children ages 2–5 and are looking for someone who enjoys working with young children and understands that a strong classroom requires active engagement, teamwork, consistency, and attention to daily routines. Responsibilities The Teaching Assistant will work alongside the classroom teacher to support the daily operation of the classroom. Responsibilities include: • Actively supervising and engaging with children throughout the day, • Supporting learning centers, small-group activities, circle time, art projects, and other classroom activities, • Assisting children during meals, transitions, toileting, handwashing, rest time, and other daily routines, • Helping prepare classroom materials and activities, • Maintaining a clean, safe, organized classroom, • Cleaning and resetting tables, learning centers, toys, and classroom materials throughout the day, • Supporting meal and snack setup and cleanup, • Assisting with arrival and dismissal procedures, • Completing assigned classroom and daily support tasks, • Following classroom schedules, center policies, and staff procedures, • Communicating professionally with teachers, administrators, children, and families, • Using positive, age-appropriate guidance and redirection techniques, • Supporting other classrooms or areas of the program when needed We Are Looking For Someone Who: • Is dependable and arrives to work on time, • Is warm, patient, and comfortable working with children ages 2–5, • Takes initiative and notices what needs to be done, • Can remain actively engaged with children rather than waiting to be directed throughout the day, • Works well as part of a team, • Can follow established routines and procedures, • Is comfortable with cleaning and classroom-maintenance responsibilities, • Is willing to receive coaching and professional feedback, • Communicates professionally and respectfully Qualifications • High school diploma or equivalent required, • Early childhood education coursework or experience preferred, • Previous daycare, preschool, childcare, camp, or classroom experience preferred, • Must be able to meet NYC childcare personnel requirements, • Must be willing to complete required trainings and clearances, • Ability to stand, bend, sit on the floor, lift classroom materials, and remain active throughout the workday Schedule Monday–Friday Part-time and full-time scheduling may be available based on program needs and candidate availability. Candidates should provide their true ongoing availability when applying. Scheduling and hiring decisions are made based in part on the availability provided

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