Early Childhood Education Teacher's Assistant - Full Time

Hackensack Meridian Health; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Teacher's Assistant to support the Lead Teacher in a child care environment. You will help create a safe, engaging classroom where children can play and learn, monitor safety, and assist with daily activities.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, at least 1 year of experience with children, basic computer skills, and strong English communication. The position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• 1 year of experience working with children in a group care setting.
• Able to use a computer with basic proficiency.
• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lead Teacher in creating a safe environment where children can play and learn.
• Maintain safety and tracking of children.
• Maintain a safe, healthy, clean and organized classroom environment.
• Assist in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities.
• Communicate with parents and staff professionally.
• Participate in mandatory staff meetings and complete annual training requirements.
• Foster teamwork and use of assessment tools.
• Support both applicable policies, procedures and standards.

Skills

English communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Teacher's Assistant is responsible for assisting the Lead Teacher with all of the responsibilities listed.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Teacher's Assistant at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Assist in creating a safe environment where children can play and learn.
• Provides for the safety and tracking of children.
• Maintaining a safe, healthy, clean and organized classroom environment.
• Assists in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities.
• Communicating appropriately and professionally with parents and fellow staff.
• Participation in mandatory staff meetings and completes annual training requirements.
• Fostering of teamwork.
• Use of assessment tools.
• Commitment to continuing education.
• Supports both CCLC and HUMC policies, procedures and standards.
• Interacting with the children to support play, exploration and learning.
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, team members, and community contacts.
• Identifies the needs of the population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
• Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with children in a group care setting.
• Must be able to use a computer with basic proficiency.
• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing with students, staff, administrators and community

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with children in a group care setting.

Working Conditions:

• Lifts a minimum of 15 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 20 lbs. and stands a minimum of 3 hours a day. Must be able to assume postures in low levels to allow visual and physical contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe.

Starting Minimum Rate

Minimum rate of $18.50 Hourly

Job Posting Disclosure

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.