TEACHER ASSISTANT

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp. is seeking a Teacher Assistant to support one or more Group Teachers at the Essex County College Child Development Center. Under supervision of the Director of the Center, you will assist with daily activities and help maintain a safe, engaging learning environment.

The role requires a High School diploma or CDA, experience with preschool children, reliable communication, and willingness to work evenings/weekends as needed. Visa sponsorship is not provided.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• CDA certification.
• Experience working with pre‑school children.
• Reliable and flexible.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work in a multi‑cultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in planning and maintaining a safe, clean learning environment.
• Assist with developmentally appropriate activities and curriculum objectives.
• Maintain open communication with parents and provide input for assessments.
• Observe and report suspected abuse or concerns; maintain records.
• Attend in‑service and staff meetings; participate in professional development.
• Adhere to licensing regulations and center policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of student and staff information.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Reliability and flexibility

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CDA certification

Experience with preschool children

Job description

Position Details

Classification Information

Unit

Job Status

FLSA

Position Information

Position Title

TEACHER ASSISTANT

Reports To

Faculty Discipline

N/A - Not Applicable

Faculty is eligible for Tenure Track?

Funding Source

Functions and Responsibilities

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Director of Child Development Center or designee, the Teacher Assistant is to assist one or more Group Teachers with the daily activities of the Center as directed.

Important: Essex County College does not provide visa sponsorship of any kind. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

Compensation

This position offers a competitive starting salary of $30,000 - $30,375

Benefits include:

• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Pension and retirement plans
• Tuition waiver programs
• Opportunities for professional growth

Be part of a collaborative and mission-driven college community.

Supervisory Role

Oral and written instructions are received from the Director of the Child Development Center, or designee. The Teacher Assistant may supervise student workers.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Assist teachers in planning and maintaining a safe, clean learning environment that assures the safety and wellbeing of the children in his/her care.
2. Assist with planning and implementing activities developmentally appropriate and in accordance with the philosophy, practices and curriculum objectives of the Center.
3. Maintain on a daily basis open communication with parents. Provide input for bi‑annual assessment of children's development.
4. Observe and report any suspect abuse or questionable behaviors and maintain anecdotal records and accident reports in accordance to established policies and procedures.
5. Attend in‑service and staff meetings. Adhere to professional development requirements of the Center.
6. Ensure adherence with applicable licensing regulations, and compliance with institutional regulations, policies and procedures and the Center's written work plan.
7. Ensure adherence with basic principles of early childhood development as defined by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
8. Maintain strict confidentiality and security of student, staff, children and client records.
9. Prepare routine, special and ancillary reports as required.
10. Perform other related duties as required.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job. Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:

• Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
• Sit, stand and walk/move from place to place for required periods of time.
• Move between buildings.
• Speak and hear, communicate using telephone and/or walkie talkie.
• Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.
• Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, including but not limited to, computers, keyboards, telephones, calculators, and controls.
• Bend, twist, climb, push, pull, and lift.

Additional Requirements

• 1. Ability to work an extended schedule, including evenings and weekends, according to demands of the role and tasks.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience (number of years), Knowledge and/or Abilities

• 1. High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2. Child Development Associate (CDA) certification.
• 3. Experience working with pre‑school children.
• 4. Must demonstrate a high degree of reliability and flexibility.
• 5. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• 6. Excellent interpersonal skills.
• 7. Ability to work in a multi‑cultural environment.

Education Requirements

High School Diploma

Licenses and Certifications (including e.g., CPR, first aid, driver's license, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience (number of years), Knowledge and/or Abilities

• 1. Earned credits or current enrollment in college courses in Early Childhood Education or related area.
• 2. Demonstrated knowledge of the basic principles of early childhood development as defined by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

Education Requirements

Licenses and Certifications (including e.g., CPR, first aid, driver's license, etc.)