Teacher Assistant, Child Development Center, Per Diem, Voorhees

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

403(b)

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua Medical Group in Voorhees, NJ is seeking a part-time Teacher Assistant to support the Center's daily activities and child development efforts.

The role assists the teacher with preparation of materials, supervision of children, and evening closing tasks, contributing to a caring CDC team that supports Virtua employees by caring for their dependents.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of formal experience in child care setting is required.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with parents, children and staff.
• Willing to complete ECE units within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Teaching: supervise children, indoors and outdoors, using positive discipline per standards.
• Demonstrates growth knowledge for age group with developmentally appropriate language and activities.
• Ensures open communication with teacher, administration, staff, parents and clients while maintaining confidentiality.
• Assists in cleanliness and upkeep of classroom, playground and center.
• Plans and prepares materials for age-appropriate activities emphasizing hands-on learning.

Skills

Child care

Team player

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Information

Location: Voorhees - 90 Carnie Blvd

Remote Type: On-Site

Employment Type: Employee

Employment Classification: Per Diem

Time Type: Part time

Work Shift: 2nd Shift (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours: 0

Schedule: Monday and Wednesday, flexible one other weekday, 3:00pm - 7:30pm or last child on premises.

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

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

Hourly Rate

$18.36 - $23.60 The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant’s experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Benefits

• 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
• an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions

Company Culture & Mission

Be Well, Get Well and Stay Well That's our mission. We’re dedicated to offering the best quality care through our extensive range of services and facilities. Our doctors, clinical practitioners, and administrative staff are a respectful, caring team of professionals committed to providing world-class quality healthcare. We continually work to be your premier choice of health and wellness in South New Jersey.