Preschool Teacher Assistant The Gilliard Group Jersey City, NJ Job Details Part-time | Full-time $36,000

•$45,000 a year 1 hour ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications School experience Computer literacy English High school diploma or GED Data entry Classroom experience Associate's degree Child Development Associate Certification Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods) Database software proficiency Full Job Description Job Description Preschool Assistant Teacher position is an assistant to the teacher, working with children ages 3

•5 years old. The Preschool Assistant Teacher position supports and plans developmentally appropriate activities according to a curriculum.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Work daily in the classroom supporting the co-teacher in the following areas listed below: Supervising children in a safe, positive and developmentally appropriate environment. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the designated curriculum through proper daily implementation with developmentally appropriate conversations, behaviors and guidance strategies and ability to model for teaching staff, children, parents, community volunteers and interns. Log daily child attendance and meal counts and submit monthly to designated content area Supervisors. Conduct developmental screenings, parent conferences and ongoing assessments within the required time frames. Maintain anecdotal notes, as well as developmental and numerical data records on each child, with written and verbal input from other teaching staff in child's record and data entry software. Participation in meetings, Professional Learning Communities and Professional Development as required by designated program. Collaborate with the district personnel, Family Advocates, and Family & Community Engagement. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

(Must be fully met in order to qualify for position) Pre-School CDA or 60 college credits. 1 year experience in a preschool classroom setting or equivalent experience working with children and working with a team. Proficient computer skills, including data base systems, and access to email and internet. Ability to speak, read, write, comprehend, process, interpret follow and carry out instructions spoken in the English language and written in a variety of documents and reference relevant to the job.

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

(Optional, used to determine best match in candidates) Associates or higher in

Early Childhood Education Child Development Associate Job Type:

Full-time

•10 month contract

•September

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June Job Types:

Part-time, Full-time Pay:

$36,000.00

•$45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person