Preschool Teacher Assistant: Impactful Classroom Support

Clinton Hill Community & Early Childhood Center, Inc.; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Professional development

Opportunities for continued growth

Job summary

Clinton Hill Community & Early Childhood Center is seeking a Teacher Assistant to join the preschool instructional team. You will support the Preschool Teacher in delivering developmentally appropriate experiences and observe each child’s progress to inform planning and direct support.

You will collaborate with educators to implement curriculum, document growth, and contribute to a safe, nurturing learning environment where children can thrive and grow.

Qualifications

• A current CDA Credential with a Preschool Endorsement.
• A passing score on the ParaPro Assessment.
• An associate or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Help implement daily lessons, learning centers, classroom routines, and individualized learning experiences.
• Lead assigned small-group activities, read-alouds, and one-on-one learning experiences.
• Engage children in purposeful conversations and interactions that extend their learning.
• Observe and document children’s development and enter observation data into the designated electronic assessment system.
• Provide individualized support and consistently implement approved learning, behavior, and support plans.
• Use positive guidance strategies to encourage cooperation, independence, self-regulation, and positive behavior.
• Maintain active supervision and meaningful engagement throughout the school day.
• Prepare instructional materials and help maintain an organized, welcoming, and learning-ready classroom.
• Support children’s health, safety, hygiene, toileting, and personal-care needs with dignity and care.
• Collaborate with the Preschool Teacher and participate in planning, coaching, training, and professional development.
• Build positive, respectful relationships with children, families, coworkers, and school leadership.
• Follow agency policies, licensing requirements, confidentiality standards, and health and safety procedures.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Technology for classroom documentation

Education

CDA Credential with Preschool Endorsement

Associate or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field

ParaPro Assessment passing score

Job description

Clinton Hill Community & Early Childhood Center is seeking a Teacher Assistant to join the preschool instructional team. You will support the Preschool Teacher in delivering developmentally appropriate experiences and observe each child’s progress to inform planning and direct support.

You will collaborate with educators to implement curriculum, document growth, and contribute to a safe, nurturing learning environment where children can thrive and grow.