Teachers Assistant

Teachers Assistant Teachers Assistant 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 1. Demonstrates ability to support a Lead in the management and supervision of a classroom environment. 2. Support a Lead Teacher in the creation and implementation of a stimulating and age-appropriate curriculum for children. 3. Supervises and guides children in safe play both indoors and outdoors. 4. Maintains a clean environment and ensures all surfaces and toys are disinfected. 5. Assist children with feeding, toileting, proper diaper changing requirements and personal care as appropriate.

Qualifications Minimum Education :

Required:

High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred:

Bachelor s Degree in Early Childhood Education Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation) :

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

License, Registry or Certification :

Required:

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

CARI & CHRI

clearance

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 supervise and manage 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).