Teacher Assistant

Full-Time Infants/Young Toddler Classroom Teacher Assistant for a year-round program. Monday through Friday; 40 hours per week. Positively interact with children on a regular basis throughout the day and assist them with their needs. Support classroom Teacher. Responsible for the safety and well-being of children at all times. Provide a warm and inviting classroom environment that is always prepared and ready to offer care for our young children on a daily basis.

• Interactions such as: diapering, cleaning, activities, comforting, napping, playing, assisting with feedings/mealtimes, gross motor play, bonding, etc...
• Work alongside classroom Teacher with classroom organization and management ensuring compliance.
• Follow Teacher's weekly lesson plans and activities and follow classroom/children's schedules.
• Assist with completing evaluations and record student progress.
• Open communication with parents.
• Maintain all records and reports of meals, attendance, illness, wee-mails, accident/injury/unusual incident.
• Participate in workshops and complete yearly trainings/professional development.
• Follow all practices and procedures.
• Assist in all areas of need.

• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Associate Degree in Early Childhood or CDA preferred (must have a minimum of a High School Diploma).
• Knowledge of the Creative Curriculum and GOLD's Assessment a plus.
• Must be willing to provide proof of Physical and TB Test Results.
• Must be willing to complete a CARI Background Check and Fingerprints.
• Pediatric First-Aid Certification Required or willing to obtain upon hire.

• Knowledge of GROWNJ requirements.

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Child Care Discount
• 401(k) and match.
• Dental Insurance.
• Vision Insurance.
• Health Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• Employee Discount for Childcare.
• Paid Time Off: Sick, Personal, and Vacation
• Paid Holiday Closures / Paid Closures.