What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teachers Assistant position at Hunterdon Health?
Position Summary
Work with a team of teachers, assistant teachers, teacher aides and volunteers to foster a safe and nurturing learning environment for children ages 0-5.
Primary Position Responsibilities
1.
Demonstrates ability to support a Lead in the management and supervision of a classroom environment.
2.
Support a Lead Teacher in the creation and implementation of a stimulating and age-appropriate curriculum for children.
3.
Supervises and guides children in safe play both indoors and outdoors.
4.
Maintains a clean environment and ensures all surfaces and toys are disinfected.
5.
Assist children with feeding, toileting, proper diaper changing requirements and personal care as appropriate.
Work Contact Group (Internal/External)
Children, parents, families, volunteers, aides and staff.
Reporting Relationships
Reports to (position):
Direct: Director/Child Care Center
Indirect: Childcare Center Coordinator and Lead Teachers
Supervises (position(s):
None
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
Required:
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Preferred:
Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education
Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation):
Required:
Maintains the annual continuing education hour requirements in the designated fields of study as mandated by the Division of Children & Families’ Office of Licensing.
Preferred:
1 – 3 years in an Early Childhood Care Center environment
License, Registry or Certification:
Required:
Obtains Adult and Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certification within 6 months of hire, Obtains CARI & CHRI clearance
Preferred:
None
Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:
Required:
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Ability to support a Lead Teacher in the development and implementation of age-appropriate lesson plans based on monthly thematic units.
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Ability to supervise and manage groups of children insuring their health and safety.
Preferred:
Understanding of a child care setting and the potential risks that arise
