Teacher Assistant, Child Development Center, Per Diem, Voorhees
About The Position
The Teacher Assistant supports the Child Development Center team by helping prepare materials, maintain the classroom, participate in daily activities, supervise children, support their growth and development, and complete center-closing activities. The center cares for Virtua employees’ dependents to help employees focus on their daily duties. This is an on-site, per-diem, part-time position in Voorhees. The schedule requires at least three days per week: Thursday and Friday plus one additional day. Available shifts are 12:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m. or 2:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m. Additional hours may be available if desired.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Currently enrolled in ECE units at a local college, or willing to complete them within one year of employment.
- Meet the state-licensing minimum preparation and experience requirements for a fully qualified Teacher Assistant and maintain the credentials required for the position.
- The ideal candidate is optimistic, has a can-do attitude, and works well as part of a team.
- The ideal candidate can establish effective relationships with parents, children, and coworkers, maintain high teaching standards, and values the care they provide.
Nice To Haves
- Two or more years of formal experience in a child care setting is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Supervise children indoors and outdoors, using positive discipline techniques according to NAEYC standards.
- Participate in developmentally appropriate activities with children.
- Apply knowledge of the growth and development of the assigned age group through developmentally appropriate language, activities, and approaches in accordance with NAEYC standards.
- Maintain open, positive, and effective communication with the classroom teacher, administration, staff, parents, and Virtua clientele while maintaining confidentiality.
- Assist with the cleanliness and upkeep of the classroom, playground, and center.
- Assist in preparing materials and carrying out age-appropriate activities that emphasize hands-on learning.
- Assist with daily classroom activities, children’s development, and center-closing activities.
Benefits
- Medical and prescription coverage
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- 403(b) plan; 401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement
- Paid time off
- Paid sick leave as provided under state and local laws
- Short-term disability
- Optional long-term disability
- Colleague and dependent life insurance
- Supplemental life and AD&D insurance
- Tuition assistance
- Employee assistance program with free counseling sessions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
