Toddler Teaching Assistant

Child Care Resources Inc; Bradley Gardens (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Child Care Discount

Professional Development

Job summary

Child Care Resources Inc in New Jersey is seeking a Teacher Assistant to support teachers and the director in creating a caring, safe environment for children and to help with activities to enhance care and education.

You will observe children's interests, document progress, and relay information to parents and staff. The role requires strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to implement developmentally appropriate activities under supervision.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1–2 years of professional child care experience.
• High energy and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, children, and parents.
• Strong oral and written communication and basic computer skills.
• Understanding of child development and developmentally appropriate practice.
• CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Must pass background check and health screening.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
• Keep classroom clean, organized, and stocked with materials.
• Communicate progress and observations to parents and staff.
• Model good hygiene and self-help skills for children.
• Support smooth transitions from home to the center.
• Follow all center policies and state regulations.
• Pursue ongoing professional development to improve quality of care.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Child development knowledge

Organizational skills

CPR/First Aid

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's degree or CDA

Job description

The Teacher Assistant supports the Teachers and the Director by helping to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education.S/he must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment. Assisting the staff in implementing a quality educational program and in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents, t he Teacher Assistant observes and documents children’s interest and progress, and relays that information back to parents and staff. Teacher Assistant are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children’s interests and needs under the direction of the Teacher and the Director.

What You\'ll Do

Duties include, but are not limited to;

• Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
• Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions and progress reports.
• Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
• Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to child care center.
• Follow all center policies and state regulations.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1-2 years of professional child care experience.
• High energy.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• An understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.

Nice To Have

• Knowledge of Creative Curriculum
• Knowledge of Grow NJ Kids
• Associates or CDA
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Child Care Discount
• Professional Development

Minimum Education : High School or Equivalent