Teacher Assistant, Child Development Center, Voorhees

Integral part of Child Development Center (CDC) team which supports Virtua employees by caring for their dependents, enabling them to have peace of mind in their day-to-day duties.

Schedule

• Monday and Wednesday, flexible one other weekday
• 3:00pm - 7:30pm or last child on premises

Responsibilities

• Assists the teacher with preparation of materials and upkeep of the classroom
• Supports daily activities, supervision of children, and daily growth and development of the children
• Handles center-closing activities each evening
• 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 through developmentally appropriate language, activities, and approach in accordance with NAEYC standards
• 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
• Assists in preparation and follow-through on materials for age-appropriate activities that emphasize hands-on learning

Requirements

• High school diploma is required
• Currently enrolled or willing to complete ECE units at a local college within one year of employment
• Meets minimum preparation and experience required by state licensing for fully qualified Teacher Assistant and maintains credentials for the position

Qualifications

• Two or more years of formal experience in a childcare setting is preferred
• Optimistic with a can-do attitude and team player mentality
• Demonstrated ability to establish effective relationships with parents, children, and co-workers
• Maintains high teaching standards and believes the care provided is invaluable

Pay

$18.36 - $23.60 hourly

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time and part-time colleagues, including:
  • 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 and paid sick leave as provided under state and local laws
  • Short-term disability and optional long-term disability
  • Colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance
  • Tuition assistance
  • Employee assistance program with free counseling sessions
• Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies