A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
We are a small, Christian preschool located on a beautiful park like setting in Basking Ridge, NJ. We are excited to be growing! As we expand, we are looking for a warm, energetic, and nurturing Infant Calssroom Assistant and a Preschool Assistant Teacher to join our amazing team. Our ideal candidate loves to play, have fun, and truly has a heart for children — someone who delights in watching little ones grow and develop socially, emotionally, and academically.
Position Details:
Full-Time, Monday to Friday Located in Basking Ridge, NJ A position for our preschool classrooms and a position for our Infant Classroom Supportive, close-knit staff community and amazing families Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in children's lives
Qualifications:
Prior experience nannying, babysitting, or working in a daycare or preschool setting preferred A genuine love for children and a patient, joyful attitude Dependable, responsible, and team-oriented Willingness to support a Christian, faith-based environment
Responsibilities:
Assist the Lead Teacher in daily classroom activities Support children's learning through play and curriculum based instruction Help maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment Encourage positive behavior and model Christian values Communicate effectively with staff and families What we offer our employees: We are a company that values and cares about its employees. We offer consistent, regularly scheduled hours We offer benefits such as: health insurance, paid personal days, paid days off for holidays & school closings employee options for childcare A fun, creative environment that lets you get paid to play all day! Must be able to do the following: Communicate effectively with children, their parents, and other staff. Demonstrate skills to properly address the developmental needs of Infant to preschool-age children. Be a team player and work in a team environment. Safely pick up children weighing up to 30 lbs. in order to dress, diaper, or help the children. Be able to change diapers or assist children in using the bathroom. Take walks and participate in outdoor and indoor play - you must love being outside. Be able to walk, squat/kneel, sit on the floor, see, hear, speak with children to ensure children's health and safety. Use cleaning supplies to keep the environment clean and keep the children safe and healthy.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Promotes feelings of security and trust in the classroom. Greet each child and their parents warmly and with enthusiasm each morning. Engage the children throughout the day in activities such as reading, singing, dramatic play, large motor, and art. Facilitate a learning environment that encourages each child at his or her individual level. Establish and enforce rules for behavior, and procedures for maintaining order. Maintain a well-organized, safe, and attractive classroom environment conducive to the optimal growth and development of children. Completes timely, neat, accurate documentation of, attendance, feedings, daily activity logs for parents, and other documentation as may be deemed necessary for proving quality services. Maintains a safe, clean, caregiving environment, practices good personal hygiene and handwashing, and assures the well-being and safety of all of the children in that environment. Maintains a positive and calm attitude even in a stressful situation. Provide for the physical safety of each child from arrival time until departure time. Observes children to detect signs of illness, injury, abuse, neglect, emotional disturbance, or other special needs, and reports these signs immediately to the center director or person in charge. Attends all training opportunities and staff meetings as provided and scheduled. Performs any other tasks deemed necessary by the center director. Candidates should have a good understanding of early childhood development, the ability to work with young children warmly and maintain positive relationships with children, co-workers, and parents. '
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Full-time Pay:
$16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance
