Teacher Aide - Child Care

Rochester Regional Health • Park Ridge, NJ

1d • $16 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

Assist teacher in providing appropriate program for all children and maintain positive relationships with children and parents.

Requirements

• One year of work experience with small children preferred
• Moderate - Childcare - Childcare roles require high physical engagement, including walking, kneeling, squatting, and lifting children or objects 20 - 50 lbs.
• Workers must move fluidly between positions while maintaining control and situational awareness.
• Both fine and gross motor coordination are essential for routine care tasks.
• High levels of visual and auditory monitoring are required to ensure child safety.
• Emotional demands are substantial, requiring patience, empathy, and the ability to manage behavioral challenges and frequent interruptions.
• Environmental risks may include exposure to illness, bodily fluids, and slippery or cluttered floors.

Responsibilities

• Assists the teacher in providing a developmentally appropriate program for all of the children.
• Assists in creating an environment that supports children's growth and development.
• Develops and maintains a positive relationship with all of the children and their families.
• Effectively guides children's behavior in an age appropriate and positive manner.
• Constructively participates in staff meetings and meetings with supervisor.
• Meets the physical, social, cognitive, emotional and cultural needs of individual children.
• Attends 15 hours of training every year.
• Communicates appropriately with families regarding childrens daily activities both verbally and written as needed.
• Ensures the safety of the children and promotes good health habits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed