Early Childhood Assistant: Inspire Young Learners (PT)

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; Wayne (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day summer workweek

Tuition support

Internal promotion opportunities

Job summary

William Paterson University invites applications for the part-time position (up to 29.5 hours per week) of Early Childhood Instructional Assistant to serve in the on-campus Child Development Center. The instructional assistant will support toddlers, preschool, or kindergarten classrooms under the teacher's guidance to deliver developmentally appropriate learning experiences.

Requirements include an associates degree in early childhood or related field, substitute license or equivalent credits,

Qualifications

• Associates degree in early childhood or related field, substitute license and/or equivalent college credits, or passing score on PARAPRO assessment.
• Experience working with young children in an early childhood setting.

Responsibilities

• Works as part of a team to provide children with developmentally appropriate learning experiences in a physically and psychologically safe environment in which all students are valued and supported.
• Assists with authentic data collection.
• Maintains with assistance a clean and safe environment in line with the Manual of Requirements for Childcare.
• Assists with all aspects of early childhood classroom routines and procedures.
• Works with children aged 2.5 to 6 years old.
• Participates in professional development workshops and training as required by licensing and the WP Child Development Center leadership team.
• Assists with maintaining classroom records.
• May be provided with the opportunity to work additional wrap-around hours within parameters for part-time employment.

Education

Associates degree in early childhood or related field, substitute license and/or equivalent college credits, or passing score on PARAPRO assessment

Job description

William Paterson University invites applications for the part-time position (up to 29.5 hours per week) of Early Childhood Instructional Assistant to serve in the on-campus Child Development Center. The instructional assistant will support toddlers, preschool, or kindergarten classrooms under the teacher's guidance to deliver developmentally appropriate learning experiences.

Requirements include an associates degree in early childhood or related field, substitute license or equivalent credits,