Teacher Assistant - Bilingual Juntos (5290)

Center for Family Services; Woodbury (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent paid time off (PTO)

401k Plan

Medical insurance plan options

Ongoing Training & Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

Center for Family Services in Woodbury, NJ, seeks an Assistant Teacher for the Juntos Program. In this role, you will assist the Lead Teacher with classroom activities and maintain a positive classroom environment. The ideal candidate will have an Associate Degree in ECE and 1-year classroom experience.

This position offers a full-time schedule, competitive benefits including excellent paid time off, a 401k plan, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1-year experience working in a classroom setting.
• Must maintain First Aid and CPR certification.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Teacher in daily classroom activities.
• Complete all required programmatic paperwork on time.
• Model positive interactions in compliance with the agency's code of ethics.
• Contribute to the agency's overall development.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Classroom management

Culturally competent interactions

Education

Associate Degree in ECE or related field

Job description

Sign-On Bonus

Take advantage of our new sign-on bonus! Center for Family Services is a place where you can be part of a dynamic, top workplace team dedicated to improving lives. When you apply and get hired, you are eligible for a $500 sign-on bonus.

Position Summary

Juntos Program is an experienced educational professional assisting the Lead Teacherwith the daily operations of planning, carrying out classroom activities and maintaining theclassroom environment. The Assistant Teacher may all assist in planning, record keeping andother classroom related duties.

Location: Woodbury, NJ

Job Type/Status: Full Time

Duties and Responsibilities

• Treats colleagues and students as individuals with respect and dignity. This individual promotes and provides culturally competent client care and staff interactions that respond respectfully to the strengths and skills of diverse ethnicities, cultures and other diversity-related factors.
• All required programmatic paperwork is completed thoroughly and accurately within specific timeframes as designated by program design.
• Attends all required staff meetings, program and Center For Family Services activities.
• Conducts self as a role model in interactions with staff, colleagues and funding sources in accordance with Center For Family Services' Code of Ethics and Residential Boundaries and Guidelines
• Contributes to the overall development of the Agency.
• Responsible for understanding Juntos Performance Standards, along with local, state and federal regulations.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in ECE or related field is preferred
• 1-year experience working in a classroom setting
• Maintains First Aid and CPR
• Must be bilingual (English/Spanish)

Benefits

At the Center for Family Services our employees are our greatest resource and we are committed to investing in our staff. We offer a competitive benefits package as well as ongoing resources that will support staff on their personal and professional journey.

• Excellent paid time off (PTO) program, including vacation, sick, personal, and holiday
• 401k Plan
• Medical insurance plan options
• Prescription Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health & Wellness Activities
• Ongoing Training & Professional Development Opportunities
• Opportunity for advancement

Disclaimer

Many positions require motor vehicle record evaluations and medical clearances. Center For Family Services is an equal opportunity employer offering competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages.