Evening Child Development Assistant — Hands-on Learning

Virtua Health; Voorhees Township (NJ); On-site; USD 25,292 - 32,511; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Sick leave

Job summary

Virtua Health is seeking a part-time Teacher Assistant to support the Child Development Center. You will assist the teacher with materials prep, classroom upkeep, daily activities, supervision of children and end-of-day center closing.

The role emphasizes forming positive relationships with parents and children, maintaining confidentiality, and supporting a developmentally appropriate learning environment in line with NAEYC standards.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of formal experience in childcare setting is preferred.
• The ideal candidate is optimistic and displays a can-do attitude and is a team player.
• The ideal candidate will have demonstrated the ability to establish effective relationships with parents, children and co-workers, maintain high teaching standards and believe that the care they provide is invaluable.

Responsibilities

• Teaching - Supervises children, indoors and outdoors, providing positive discipline techniques according to NAEYC standards. Participates in all developmentally appropriate activities with children.
• Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development of the specific age group of children she/he works with through developmentally appropriate language, activities and approach in accordance with NAEYC standards.
• Relationships - Ensures open, positive and effective communication with classroom teacher, administration, staff members, parents and all Virtua clientele while maintaining confidentiality.
• Assists in cleanliness and upkeep of classroom, playground and center.
• Planning - Assists in preparation and follow through on materials for age-appropriate activities that emphasize hands-on learning.

Job description

Virtua Health is seeking a part-time Teacher Assistant to support the Child Development Center. You will assist the teacher with materials prep, classroom upkeep, daily activities, supervision of children and end-of-day center closing.

The role emphasizes forming positive relationships with parents and children, maintaining confidentiality, and supporting a developmentally appropriate learning environment in line with NAEYC standards.