Early Childhood Education Teacher's Assistant - Part Time

About the role

The Teacher Assistant at Hackensack Meridian Health is responsible for creating a safe and developmentally appropriate learning environment. They support the lead Teacher in implementing activities and guide children needing extra support.

Responsibilities

• Supports the lead Teacher in implementing both long and short range activities.
• Conducts one-on-one activities with small groups of children during instruction and lesson review.
• Participates in all activities with the children throughout the day.
• Guides children who need extra support to complete tasks.
• Willingness to follow instructions and work in a supporting role.
• Communicates openly and respectfully with families, team members, supervisors, and other center staff.
• Works collaboratively with families, team members, supervisors, and other center staff.
• Builds a nurturing learning environment that fosters appropriate skills and social attitudes in the children.
• Maintains and meets educational requirements as per NAEYC Accreditation Standards and Criteria.
• Maintains and meets all required licensing requirements for the Department of Children and Families-Office of Licensing.
• Contributes information to the children's anecdotal records and child's developmental needs.
• Participates in lesson plan review, team meetings, and learning environment communication sessions.
• Attends and participates in professional development, meetings, and conferences.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies, job competencies, and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), or GED equivalent programs.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a child care setting or related field.
• Advanced degree also accepted in lieu of the experience requirement.
• Talent for fostering children's appetite for learning.
• Creative and resourceful, combined with strong planning and organizational skills.
• Demonstrates good written and verbal communication skills, as well as comprehensive knowledge of classroom activities and teaching methods.
• Genuine interest in children and respect for their individuality.
• The ability to establish positive relationships with families and other professionals.