Teacher Assistant, Child Development Center, Part Time, Voorhees

Virtua Health; Voorhees Township (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Virtua Health's Child Development Center is seeking a Teacher Assistant to support infant and toddler classrooms, assisting the lead teacher with materials, daily activities, supervision, and development of young children. You will participate in center closing duties and uphold safety and developmentally appropriate practices.

Two or more years in child care plus a high school diploma are preferred; ECE units are encouraged.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• Currently enrolled or willing to complete ECE units within one year of employment.
• Two or more years of formal experience in child care setting is preferred.
• Meets minimum preparation and experience required by state licensing for fully qualified Teacher Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Supervises children, indoors and outdoors, providing positive discipline techniques according to NAEYC standards.
• Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development for the age group with developmentally appropriate language and activities.
• Ensures open, positive communication with teacher, administration, staff, parents and Virtua clientele while maintaining confidentiality.
• Assists in cleanliness and upkeep of classroom, playground and center.
• Assists in preparation and follow through on materials for age-appropriate activities that emphasize hands-on learning.

Skills

Child care

Team player

Communication

Education

High school diploma

ECE units

Job description

Schedule

Monday through Friday, either 12:00pm-close or 2:00pm-close.

Monday through Friday, either 12:00pm-close or 2:00pm-close.

Supports teachers in the infant toddler classrooms and covers PTO for staff.

Summary

Assists the teacher with the preparation of materials and upkeep of the classroom, daily activities, supervision of children, daily growth and development of the children and center-closing activities each evening.

Integral part of Child Development Center (CDC) team which supports Virtua employees by caring for their dependents, enabling them to have peace of mind in their day to day duties.

Position Responsibilities

• Teaching - Supervises children, indoors and outdoors, providing positive discipline techniques according to NAEYC standards. Participates in all developmentally appropriate activities with children.
• Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development of the specific age group of children she/he works with through developmentally appropriate language, activities and approach in accordance with NAEYC standards.
• Relationships - Ensures open, positive and effective communication with classroom teacher, administration, staff members, parents and all Virtua clientele while maintaining confidentiality.
• Assists in cleanliness and upkeep of classroom, playground and center.
• Planning - Assists in preparation and follow through on materials for age-appropriate activities that emphasize hands-on learning.

Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required

Two or more years of formal experience in child care setting is preferred.

The ideal candidate is optimistic and displays a can-do attitude and is a team player.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated the ability to establish effective relationships with parents, children and co-workers, maintain high teaching standards and believe that the care they provide is invaluable.

Required Education

High school diploma is required.

Currently enrolled or willing to complete ECE units at a local college within one year of employment required.

Training/Certifications/Licensure

Meets minimum preparation and experience required by state licensing for fully qualified Teacher Assistant and maintains credentials for the position.

Salary:

$18.36 - $23.60 Hourly

Benefits:

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.