ASSISTANT TEACHER CAREGIVER

Cooper University Health Care; Cape May Court House (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 59,000; Part time

Job summary

Cooper Norcross Health in Cape May Court House, NJ, seeks an Assistant Teacher Caregiver for per diem daytime shifts. You will supervise the classroom under the lead teacher, support daily activities, and help prepare materials.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED; a CDA or Associate's in early childhood education is preferred. Experience in licensed childcare is advantageous, with pay between $25 and $42.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience in a licensed childcare center preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate's degree in early childhood education or CDA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the daily supervision of the classroom under the direction of the lead teacher.
• Assists with the daily program, activities, and preparation of the classroom.

Skills

Childcare experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree in ECE or CDA

Job description

ASSISTANT TEACHER CAREGIVER

Location: Cape May Court House, NJ

Job ID: 76814

Job Type: Per Diem

Shift: Day

Specialty: Other Professional

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 (opens in new window) to learn more.

Short Description

Responsible for the daily supervision of the classroom under the direction of the lead teacher Assists 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.

Hourly Rate

Hourly Rate Min $25

Hourly Rate Max $42.5

The New Jersey Pay Transparency Act requires disclosure of the pay range for this position.

A salary offer will vary based on the job role, candidate experience, qualifications, internal pay equity and market data.

Cooper University Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to equal employment opportunity for all team members. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, or any other status protected by law or regulation. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [e-mail]