Impactful Early Childhood Assistant Teacher

Catholic Charities-Catholic Family & Community Service (CFCS); Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Family and Community Services (CFCS) in Paterson, NJ, seeks an Assistant Teacher for the El Mundo de Nino program. You will support the classroom teacher, help implement daily activities, and ensure safety and compliance with licensing and district requirements.

Required are a CDA or in progress, 60 ECE credits or an associate degree preferred, strong English skills, and bilingual abilities a plus. The role involves collaboration with families and staff during daytime hours.

Qualifications

• Must have CDA certificate or in process for timely completion.
• Associate degree or 60 credits in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Knowledge of child development and skills in curricula areas a must.
• Effective oral and written English skills; bilingual abilities a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high-quality learning environment in line with BOE, OOL, and NAEYC requirements.
• Assist classroom teacher with daily program, lesson plans and schedules; maintain supervision.
• Provide reinforcement of learning and social-emotional skills throughout the day.
• Engage families in planned involvement activities and parent workshops.

Skills

Oral English

Written English

Bilingual Spanish

Bilingual Arabic

Bilingual Bengali

Computer literacy

Education

Child Development Associate Certificate

Associate Degree

60 credits in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Catholic Family and Community Services (CFCS) in Paterson, NJ, seeks an Assistant Teacher for the El Mundo de Nino program. You will support the classroom teacher, help implement daily activities, and ensure safety and compliance with licensing and district requirements.

Required are a CDA or in progress, 60 ECE credits or an associate degree preferred, strong English skills, and bilingual abilities a plus. The role involves collaboration with families and staff during daytime hours.