Assistant Teacher - ref. c4254803

Overview:

• Assists teacher with classroom responsibilities.
• Availability to work in a before and after school program, and summer programs.
• Before Care Hours are from 7:30am – 8:40am
• After Care Hours are from 2:45pm – 5:30pm
• Understanding and acclimating to the programs routine to assist teacher and provide classroom support, as well classroom coverage.
• Working with all students in the program to promote their learning and pro-social development.

Responsibilities:

• Supports in maintaining an attractive and child-oriented classroom environment.
• Contributes to classroom planning and organization.
• Maintains confidentiality of students and parents
• Attends school functions and trainings as required and requested.
• Communicates openly with parents, staff, and children, while maintaining conf
• Directs parental concerns and information relative to children's progress to teacher.
• Provides discipline according to program philosophy.
• Maintains constant supervision of children.
• Complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year, including annual orientation training.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable provisions of the NJ Manual of requirements for Child Care Centers
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma
• Child Associate Development Certificate Preferred
• AA in Early Childhood
• Para Pro Certificate
• PEDIATRIC/CPR First Aide Certified
• Education Majors Welcomed to Apply

Physical Requirements:

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/WORKING CONDITIONS:

Light lifting, walking, climbing stairs. Most programs arein school settings.