Teacher Assistant

Norwescap • Raritan Township, NJ

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About The Position

The Teacher Assistant supports classroom operations in a fast-paced, high-demand nonprofit program serving at-risk children and families. The position helps centers function smoothly, contributes to a safe and healthy classroom, and assists with education plans, curriculum, assessment, and data entry. Cross-training is available and expected for all positions. The schedule is 37.5 hours per week for approximately 43 weeks per year.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Work toward a CDA, to be completed within two years of hire.
• Experience working with young children.
• Be compassionate, organized, flexible, a good communicator, and a team player.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds independently without assistance.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education.
• At least 2 years of experience in Early Childhood Education.
• Experience working with an at-risk population and/or Head Start experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in maintaining a safe, clean, and healthy environment for children and staff.
• Implement active supervision strategies.
• Assist children with individual education plans.
• Assist with lesson planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate classroom curriculum and assessment.
• Implement screenings and assessments.
• Perform data entry.

Benefits

• Ongoing job-related training opportunities, including certificates and credentials.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 15 paid holidays, including a one-week paid holiday break.
• A generous time-off policy that increases over time.
• Free mental health services for staff.
• Free, unlimited access to an employee health portal designed for staff wellness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED