Teacher Assistant, Child Development Center, Per Diem, Voorhees

Virtua; Voorhees Township (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtua seeks a dedicated Teacher Assistant for Infant & Toddler care in Voorhees Township, NJ. You will assist the teacher with materials, supervise children indoors and outdoors, and support daily activities and center-closing tasks.

Open communication with parents and staff, maintaining a clean classroom, and helping plan age-appropriate activities are key parts of the role. A high school diploma is required, with ECE units pursued within one year.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of formal experience in child care preferred.
• Optimistic, team player, able to build relationships with parents, children and staff.
• Meets licensing requirements for Teacher Assistant and maintains credentials.

Responsibilities

• Teaching - Supervises children, indoors and outdoors, with positive discipline per NAECY standards.
• Demonstrates growth and development knowledge for the age group with developmentally appropriate language and activities.
• Maintains open, positive communication with parents, staff and Virtua clientele while preserving confidentiality.
• Assists in cleanliness and upkeep of classroom, playground and center.
• Assists in preparation and follow through on age-appropriate materials for activities.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

ECE units (enrollment within 1 year)

Job description

Schedule:

Infant & Toddler classroom.

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 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.