Teacher Assistant

Jewish Community Center•Cherry Hill Township, NJ

9d•$17 - $18

About The Position

The Teacher Assistant supports the Head Teacher with classroom needs at the Sari Isdaner Early Childhood Center at the Katz JCC. The role helps create a safe, nurturing classroom, assists with the curriculum planned by the Head Teacher, interacts positively with children and parents, and responds to the needs of the JCC. Staff also participate in agency-wide and interdepartmental activities and should be able to provide accurate information about the agency. The position follows a Monday–Friday schedule; flexibility is a plus. Pay is $17 per hour. The role requires lifting children weighing up to 40 pounds several times per day, diapering children, and following applicable hygiene, cleaning, and sanitizing protocols.

Requirements

High school graduate.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Ability to perform routine work with strong attention to detail.
Ability to work in cross-functional teams.
Strong project management, customer service, organization, and time-management skills.
Ability to lift children weighing up to 40 pounds several times per day.
Willingness and ability to diaper children and follow diapering guidelines.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of college is preferred.
Flexibility in scheduling is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist the Head Teacher with classroom needs and administer the curriculum as planned by the Head Teacher.
Create a safe, nurturing, and enjoyable classroom environment and interact positively with children.
Keep the classroom attractive and in good order.
Ensure lunch and snack needs are accommodated.
Interact with parents positively, within the Head Teacher’s parameters, and communicate with them daily.
Maintain daily journal records using Tadpoles.
Attend staff meetings and professional development seminars.
Participate in agency-wide and interdepartmental activities, including ECE committees, JCC special-event committees, and Teachers’ Meetings.
Be prepared to move to another classroom when requested by the ECE administration team.
Diaper children, follow diapering guidelines, and teach the team those guidelines.
Follow cleaning and sanitizing protocols, including sanitizing toys, tables, chairs, doorknobs, and light switches; maintaining hand hygiene; and following arrival and drop-off procedures and other applicable guidance.
Respond to the needs of the JCC and provide accurate information about the agency.