Teacher Assistant - Full Time w/ Benefits

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; Basking Ridge (NJ); On-site; USD 22,730 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FREE family membership to YMCA

Medical and dental insurance

Paid time off policy

Job summary

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp. is looking for a dedicated individual to join their child care team in Basking Ridge, NJ. The role involves ensuring children's well-being, providing supervision, and assisting in lesson planning. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and a minimum of one year experience in a group setting.

This position offers a range of benefits, including a YMCA family membership, medical insurance, and a generous retirement contribution.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience working with young children in a group setting.
• Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the health, safety and well-being of children in the program.
• Assist Head Teacher in creating and leading developmentally appropriate lessons.
• Maintain a clean and safe classroom environment.
• Document program documentation including incident and attendance sheets.

Skills

Bilingual

Child development knowledge

Group setting experience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Type

Full‑time

Description

An exciting opportunity to join the team of a progressive YMCA located in vibrant Somerset County, New Jersey. The YMCA is one of the nation's leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. With a 150‑year‑old history, Greater Somerset County YMCA (GSCY) is a pillar of the community and has seven locations across three counties, which collectively serve upwards of 30,000 individuals. GSCY has 100 full‑time and 950 part‑time employees along with operating revenues of $22+ million. The Y empowers everyone—no matter who they are or where they are from. To fulfill our purpose of strengthening community for all, GSCY is committed to being an inclusive organization and leveraging our collective impact to address social inequities. To learn more about GSCY, visit our website: http://gscymca.org.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the health, safety and well‑being of children in the program, by providing close supervision of all activities.
• Assist Head Teacher in creating and leading developmentally appropriate lessons and activities.
• Work as a supportive team member.
• Maintain a clean and safe classroom environment, by reporting and/or removing all potential hazards and by setting up spaces and materials with a focus on supporting child learning.
• Maintain accurate program documentation including incident, accident and behavior reports, attendance sheets, sign‑in/sign‑out sheets, development and growth forms; document eating and sleeping, as well as any areas of concern.
• Actively participate in all training sessions, designated meetings, and special events.
• Other activities and duties as needed that address the ongoing health and well‑being of our staff and members.
• Follow and maintain sanitary habits in accordance with CDC guidelines.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Bilingual preferred
• High school diploma
• Minimum of one year of experience working with young children in a group setting.
• Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices.

Benefits

• FREE family membership to Greater Somerset County YMCA, including full access to all of our branch facilities including Bridgewater YMCA, Hillsborough YMCA, Princeton YMCA, Somerset Hills YMCA, and Somerville YMCA.
• FREE nationwide membership with access to over 2,500 YMCA locations across the country.
• Discounted program fees.
• Paid sick leave and short‑term disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Generous 12% retirement contribution to the YMCA Retirement Fund after eligibility period (no employee contribution required).
• Medical and dental insurance with prescription coverage.
• Vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account for medical and/or dependent care.
• 100% contribution toward life insurance and long‑term disability.
• Optional additional life insurance and dependent life insurance available at low rates.
• 403(b) Smart Savings Plan.
• Generous paid time off policy.
• 7 paid holidays.

Equality and Health & Safety Statement

Greater Somerset County YMCA is a drug‑free work environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information who share our values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.

Salary Description

$16.50 - $17/hr