On-Site Early Learning TA: Full-Time with Growth & PD

Bergen Family Center; Englewood (NJ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Vacation time

Sick time

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Bergen Family Center seeks a Teacher’s Assistant for the Leonard Johnson Early Learning Center in Englewood, NJ. You will support daily lesson plans, classroom routines, and individualized supports to promote development and well-being of young children.

The role requires a HS diploma or equivalent, with CDA or an associate degree preferred. On-site work, with health, dental, vision benefits and paid time off provided.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• CDA credential or Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Experience working with young children preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with children, families, and staff in a professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Support the Lead Teacher in implementing lesson plans, instructional activities, and classroom routines.
• Provide individualized support and accommodations aligned with children’s developmental needs and interests.
• Follow Lead Teacher direction to ensure consistency in instruction, routines, and classroom expectations.
• Engage children in positive and developmentally appropriate interactions that promote learning, play, and social-emotional development.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
• Support health, safety, and supervision practices in compliance with licensing regulations and program policies.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain classroom materials, learning centers, and instructional resources.
• Support family communication, including sharing daily updates and classroom information as directed.
• Attend and support Parent/Teacher conferences and maintain professional interactions with families.
• Collaborate with Lead Teachers and staff to support classroom and program goals.
• Attend staff meetings, trainings, coaching sessions, and development opportunities, including Creative Curriculum and Pyramid Model.

Skills

Communication

Cultural Competence

Problem-Solving

Organization & Time Management

Team Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDA credential

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education

Tools

Brightwheel

Job description

Bergen Family Center seeks a Teacher’s Assistant for the Leonard Johnson Early Learning Center in Englewood, NJ. You will support daily lesson plans, classroom routines, and individualized supports to promote development and well-being of young children.

The role requires a HS diploma or equivalent, with CDA or an associate degree preferred. On-site work, with health, dental, vision benefits and paid time off provided.