Teacher Assistant, Child Development Center, Voorhees, Per Diem

Virtua; Voorhees Township (NJ); On-site; USD 25,292 - 32,511; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/prescription insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua is seeking a part-time Teacher Assistant in Voorhees to support classroom activities and child supervision, contributing to a nurturing educational environment. The role involves assisting in the daily growth and development of children, maintaining effective communication with staff and parents, and ensuring classroom cleanliness.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and two or more years of childcare experience. This position is ideal for individuals who are optimistic team players and can maintain high teaching standards.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of formal experience in a childcare setting is preferred.
• Ability to establish effective relationships with parents, children, and co‑workers.
• Maintain high teaching standards and demonstrate a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Supervises children indoors and outdoors, providing developmentally appropriate activities.
• Ensures effective communication with staff, parents, and clientele.
• Assists in cleanliness and upkeep of classroom and playground.
• Prepares materials for age-appropriate activities.

Skills

Positive discipline techniques

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Hands-on learning planning

Education

High school diploma

ECE units completion

Job description

Location: Voorhees - 90 Carnie Blvd

Employment Type: Employee

Employment Classification: Per Diem

Time Type: Part time

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

Schedule: Monday and Wednesday, flexible one other weekday, 3:00 pm–7:30 pm 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 a childcare 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.

Hourly Rate: $18.36 – $23.60 (actual rate varies based on experience and market data)

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full‑time and part‑time colleagues, including 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.