Teacher Assistant, Child Development Center, Part Time, Voorhees

Summary

Supports teachers in the infant toddler classrooms and covers PTO for staff.

Position Responsibilities

• Teaching - Supervises children, indoors and outdoors, providing positive discipline techniques according to NAEYC standards. Participates in all developmentally appropriate activities with children.
• Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development of the specific age group of children she/he works with through developmentally appropriate language, activities and approach in accordance with NAEYC standards.
• Relationships - Ensures open, positive and effective communication with classroom teacher, administration, staff members, parents and all Virtua clientele while maintaining confidentiality.
• Assists in cleanliness and upkeep of classroom, playground and center.
• Planning - Assists in preparation and follow through on materials for age-appropriate activities that emphasize hands-on learning.

Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required

• Two or more years of formal experience in child care setting is preferred.
• The ideal candidate is optimistic and displays a can-do attitude and is a team player.
• The ideal candidate will have demonstrated the ability to establish effective relationships with parents, children and co-workers, maintain high teaching standards and believe that the care they provide is invaluable.

Required Education

• A high school diploma is required.
• Currently enrolled or willing to complete ECE units at a local college within one year of employment required.

Training/Certifications/Licensure

• Maintains credentials for the position.

Pay

The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant’s experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Benefits

• Medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance.
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement).
• Paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability.
• Colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance.
• Tuition assistance.
• An employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions.