Teaching Assistant

Essex County College; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex County College seeks a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join its Child Development Center. You'll assist teachers in providing a safe, nurturing environment for preschool children, while maintaining communication with parents and adhering to early childhood education standards. This full-time position requires a High School diploma and CDA certification, emphasizing reliability and flexibility in a dynamic educational landscape.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Diverse working environment

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and CDA certification required.
• Experience working with preschool children is essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and maintaining a safe learning environment.
• Observe children and keep anecdotal records.
• Communicate with parents about children’s development.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Childcare knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Child Development Associate (CDA) certification

Job description

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Position Title Teaching Assistant Reports To Director

Functions And Responsibilities

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Director of Child Development Center or designee, the Teacher Assistant is to assist one or more Group Teachers with the daily activities of the Centry as directed.

Supervisory Role

Oral and written instructions are received from the Director of the Child Development Center, or designee. The Teacher Assistant may supervise student workers.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in planning and maintaining a safe, clean learning environment that assures the safety and wellbeing of the children in his/her care.
• Assist with planning and implementing activities developmentally appropriate and in accordance with the philosophy, practices and curriculum objectives of the Center.
• Maintain on a daily basis open communication with parents. Provide input for bi-annual assessment of children's development.
• Observe and report any suspect abuse or questionable behaviors and maintain anecdotal records and accident reports in accordance to established policies and procedures.
• Attend in-service and staff meetings. Adhere to professional development requirements of the Center.
• Ensure adherence with applicable licensing regulations, and compliance with institutional regulations, policies and procedures and the Center's written work plan.
• Ensure adherence with basic principles of early childhood development as defined by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
• Maintain strict confidentiality and security of student, staff, children and client records.
• Prepare routine, special and ancillary reports as required.
• Perform other related duties as required.
  
  

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be

met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and

functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.

Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:

• Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
• Sit, stand and walk/move from place to place for required periods of
  
  

time.

• Move between buildings.
• Speak and hear, communicate using telephone and/or walkie talkie.
• Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception
  
  

along with the ability to focus vision.

• Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and
  
  

vocabulary.

• Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle
  
  

objects and operate tools, including but not limited to, computers,

keyboards, telephones, calculators, and controls.

• Bend, twist, climb, push, pull, and lift.
  
  

Additional Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Experience (number Of Years), Knowledge And/or Abilities

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Child Development Associate (CDA) certification.
• Experience working with pre-school children.
• Must demonstrate a high degree of reliability and flexibility.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
  
  

Minimum Education Requirements High School Diploma Licenses and Certifications (including e.g., CPR, first aid, driver's license, etc.)

CDA Certification

Preferred Qualifications

Experience (number of years), Knowledge and/or Abilities

• Earned crels or current enrollment in college courses in Early Childhood Education or related area.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the basic principles of early childhood development as defined by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
• Ability to work an extended schedule, including evenings and weekends, according to demands of the role and tasks.
  
  

Education Requirements Licenses and Certifications (including e.g., CPR, first aid, driver's license, etc.)

Posting Details

Posting Information

Open Date 03/20/2025 Open Until Filled Yes Close Date 06/30/2025 Special Instructions Summary Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Essex County College is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

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