ASSISTANT TEACHER CAREGIVER

Cooper Norcross Health; Cape May Court House (NJ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, NJ is seeking a dedicated childcare assistant to support the daily supervision of the classroom under the lead teacher's guidance. You will assist with the daily program, activities, and preparation of the classroom, helping create a safe, nurturing environment for young learners.

Experience in a licensed childcare center is preferred, and a high school diploma or GED is required, with an Associate's degree or CDA preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in a licensed childcare center preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the classroom daily under the lead teacher's direction.
• Assist with daily programs, activities, and classroom prep.

Skills

Childcare experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree in early childhood education or CDA

Job description

About Us

Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Norcross Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals - its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, Children's Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with American Recovery Services.

Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America's Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org to learn more.

Short Description

Responsible for the daily supervision of the classroom under the direction of the lead teacherAssists with the daily program, activities, and preparation of the classroom

Experience Required

• Experience in a licensed childcare center preferred.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate's degree in early childhood education or CDA preferred.