Teachers Assistant

Lensa; Flemington (NJ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading career site, Lensa, is hiring a Teaching Assistant for Hunterdon Health Care System in Flemington, NJ. The role involves shaping a nurturing learning environment for children ages 0-4, managing classroom activities, and collaborating with a team to promote child development. Ideal candidates hold a High School Diploma, with a preference for additional qualifications in Early Childhood Education. A generous sign-on bonus is offered!

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; bachelor's preferred.
• 1-3 years experience in Early Childhood Care preferred.
• CPR and First Aid Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise the classroom environment.
• Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum.
• Guide children during play and ensure safety.

Skills

Classroom Management

Curriculum Development

Child Supervision

CPR and First Aid

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

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Position Summary

Work with a team of teachers, assistant teachers, teacher aides and volunteers to foster a safe and nurturing learning environment for children ages 0-4.

Primary Position Responsibilities

Demonstrates ability to manage and supervise a classroom environment.

Creates and implements stimulating and age-appropriate curriculum for children.

Supervises and guides children in safe play both indoors and outdoors.

Maintains a clean environment and ensures all surfaces and toys are disinfected.

Assist children with feeding, toileting, proper diaper changing requirements and personal care as appropriate.

Work Contact Group (Internal/External)

Children, parents, families, volunteers, aides and staff.

Reporting Relationships

Reports To (position):

Direct: Director/Child Care Center

Indirect: Childcare Center Coordinator

Supervises (position(s):

None

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

Required:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Preferred:

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

Required:

Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation):

Maintains the annual continuing education hour requirements in the designated fields of study as mandated by the Division of Children & Families’ Office of Licensing.

Preferred:

1 – 3 years of Early Childhood Care Center

Required:

License, Registry or Certification:

Maintains Adult and Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certification, Obtains CARI & CHRI clearance

Preferred:

None

Required:

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:

Ability to research, develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans based on monthly thematic units.

Ability to assess children given the necessary assessment tool.

Ability to discuss assessments in a developmental approach with parents.

Available for teacher conferences and teacher meetings.

Preferred:

Understanding of a child care setting and the potential risks that arise

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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