Teachers Aide

Teachers Aide Position Summary 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. Primary Position Responsibilities Demonstrate ability to support the Lead Teacher and Teacher Assistant in the management and supervision of a classroom environment. Assists in preparing materials for specific activities upon Lead Teacher's and Assistant Teacher's request. 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. Work Contact Group (Internal/External) Children, parents, families, volunteers and staff. Reporting Relationships Reports to (position): Director/Child Care Center Supervises (position(s): Volunteers; Children in the classroom

Qualifications Minimum Education :

Required:

None Preferred:

High School diploma Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation) :

Required:

None Preferred:

1 - 3 years prior childcare experience preferred

License, Registry or Certification :

Required:

Obtains Adult and Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certification within 6 months of hire

Preferred:

None 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 assist teachers in the supervision and management of groups of children insuring their health and safety.

Preferred:

Understanding of a child care setting and the potential risks that arise Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefit offerings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings. The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining an applicant s hourly rate and/or base salary, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, internal equity, and specialty).