A Preschool or Childcare Teacher works with young children, usually ages 3 - 5, to help them learn the social, motor and language skills needed to be ready for kindergarten and elementary school. Organizes activities and uses play or games to help children learn; develops schedules and routines for children that include exercise and rest. Works in a school or in a childcare center or program.
The Classroom Assistant II is a full-time position responsible for supporting the daily operation of the Infant/Toddler classroom and assisting in creating a safe, nurturing, structured, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for young children. This position supports the planning and implementation of daily routines, classroom activities, transitions, meals, rest periods, outdoor play, and instructional experiences that promote children's social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development. The Classroom Assistant follows classroom instructional plans, individualized child-care routines, daily schedules, and developmental activities established and supervised by the Program Manager. The position supports children's physical, social-emotional, language, cognitive, and motor development through responsive interactions, supervised play, caregiving routines, and age-appropriate learning activities. This is a grant funded position contingent upon the availability of funds to support it.
Minimum Education and Experience:
Requires a high school/vocational school education or equivalent and some relevant experience working with children. Positions that support certified special education teachers/teachers of the handicapped, who work predominantly with developmentally disabled or other special needs populations, also require the ability to work with children and/or young adults with autism or other special needs. Must be able to communicate effectively, have effective client service skills, and have the ability to instruct and provide support to the specific student population. Requires the ability to record and maintain data in computerized and non-computerized formats. May require the ability to use specialized instructional and/or record-keeping instruments. May require a valid driver?s license, two years of driving experience, and successful completion of the Rutgers? Defensive Driving Course. In accordance with New Jersey State law, applicants must agree to undergo, and authorize the university to conduct fingerprint, criminal history and/or child-abuse record checks with various law enforcement agencies, including but not limited to: the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Identification Division and/or The New Jersey Division of State Police Bureau of Identification. Applicants must also assume any costs incurred by the university associated with the background investigations whether required by statute or not. In accordance with state mandated requirements, a Mantoux test will be administered to successful applicants to verify the absence of tuberculosis. In addition, the successful applicant, at the cost of the university, will be required to be inoculated against Hepatitis B, unless the successful applicant waives this vaccination in writing. Required to obtain certification in CPR/First Aid within six months of employment.
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Camden State:
NJ Salary:
Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, within university policy and salary schedules, as well as departmental budgets.
