Teacher Assistant/SMPP and Tuition based Preschool Program

Passaic County Community College•Paterson, NJ

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About The Position

The Child Development Center's is seeking a Teacher Assistant who reports directly to the Executive Director of the Child Development Center and the Classroom Teacher. The TA is a full time, 10-month position, who works 8 hours per day and is responsible for assisting the teacher in the supervision of children as well as assisting with the planning and implementation of the curriculum. This is a full-time, grant-funded position.

Requirements

Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, or a CDA Certificate
Some experience working with children and families.
The completion of a background check will be required for the selected candidate.

Responsibilities

Assist in the implementation of the curriculum by engaging in classroom activities and encouraging participation by children.
Lead by example: Modeling positive behaviors for the volunteers and visitors in the classroom.
Assist teacher in actively engaging children and encouraging social/emotional, cognitive and physical growth and development.
Actively engage with children during all times of the day.
Maintain positive frequent communications with parent through informational discussions and progress reports.
Ensure all center policies, district, and state regulations are met.
Ensure NAEYC, Grow NJ Kids, ECERS, or other quality indicators are followed.
Maintain appropriate health, safety and cleanliness standards.
Encourage self help skills and good hygiene.
Assist teacher in maintaining accurate records, forms and files including assessments, progress reports and rating scales.
Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality.
Follows and adheres to policies and procedures state in the Staff Handbook and of Passaic County Community College.
Additional duties as necessary or assigned by administration.

Benefits

Excellent New Jersey State health insurance plans
Dental Plan options 100% covered by employer
Retirement systems through New Jersey State
Tuition waivers for PCCC courses for employees and eligible dependents, per terms of the relevant labor contract (Some fees may still apply.)
Tuition reimbursement for all full-time employees, excluding grant-funded positions, per terms of the relevant labor contract
Short-term disability providing up to 26 weeks of paid leave, per terms of carrier (excluded for faculty and grant-funded positions)
Personal and Sick hours (Prorated based on hire date)
Employee Assistance Program provides free, confidential, limited counseling services, work-life assistance, legal and financial guidance.
Commuter Benefits: Free parking access is provided on site. An optional Transit Pre-Tax Plan is available which allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to purchase eligible transit expenses.
Flexible Spending Account allows employee to contribute pre-tax dollars to use for eligible out-of-pocket medical and dependent care expenses.
Supplemental insurance provides cash benefits to assist with out-of-pocket expenses when hurt or sick.
Voluntary Annuity Programs: Additional contributions to retirement account