Assistant Teacher

New Jersey Department of Children and Families; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading institution is looking for someone in early childhood education to work closely with teachers in planning and implementing curriculum. Applicants should possess strong interpersonal skills, experience in child care, and a degree in child development or related fields. This role supports children's learning and development in a dynamic educational environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in child care or early childhood education required.
• Ability to work collaboratively in curriculum planning and documentation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with teachers in curriculum planning.
• Document children's learning experiences.
• Participate in professional activities at the Child Development Center.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Education

Degree in child development

Degree in early childhood education

Job description

Job Description

Will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with classroom teachers in planning and implementing curriculum and documenting children's learning experiences, and will participate in Child Development Center's professional activities.

Required Qualifications

Experience in child care, child development, or early childhood education; ability to work collaboratively in curriculum planning and implementation; ability to assist in documentation of learning experiences; strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Degree in child development, early childhood education or related field or equivalent training or experience; supervised experience in working with young children in groups; teaching experience.

Pay Band

2

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

commensurate with experience

Review Date

September 13, 2024

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

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Advertised: August 28, 2024
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