The Teacher Assistant will work with a team of teachers, assistant teachers, teacher aides and volunteers to foster a safe and nurturing learning environment for children ages 0-5.
- Demonstrates ability to support a Lead in the management and supervision of a classroom environment.
- Support a Lead Teacher in the creation and implementation of a 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.
Minimum Education:
- Required:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Preferred:
- Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education
- Required:
Minimum Years of Experience:
- Required:
- 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 in an Early Childhood Care Center environment
- Required:
License, Registry or Certification:
- Required:
- Maintains Adult and Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certification, Obtains CARI & CHRI clearance
- Required:
Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:
- Required:
- Ability to support a Lead Teacher in the development and implementation of age-appropriate lesson plans based on monthly thematic units.
- Ability to supervise and manage groups of children insuring their health and safety.
- Preferred:
- Understanding of a child care setting and the potential risks that arise
Location: Hunterdon Healthcare System · Bright Tomorrows Childcare Center
Schedule: Part-time, Day shift, M-F, 2pm-6pm