Teacher Assistant
ZHHL Corp Evelyn Street Day School
Paramus, NJ 07652, USA
6/14/2022
Education
Full Time
Job Description
Job DescriptionBenefits:
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- 401(k)
Job description
Seeking to employ a full time teacher assistant for the pre-k 4 class. The shift is from 8:30 to 5:30. Monday through Friday. Must have knowledge and understanding of age-appropriate expectations for this age group.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn
- Offer aid to children when needed and in a timely manner
- Prepare and execute lesson plans and activities to reflect ESDS curriculum
- Facilitate individual and small group work so that students can enjoy a more specialized learning experience.
- Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts, and corporate partners
- Work with children to improve both their academic and social skills
- Partner with parents with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children
- Support our centers success by partnering with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment, accreditation, and engagement
- Monitor duties to ensure that student injuries are avoided and equipment is not damaged or used improperly.
Qualifications
Required Skills and Experience:
- Must have at least one year experience as a head teacher with experience in lesson planning appropriate lessons for the specific ages of the children in the group.
- Must understand how to develop pre-reading and pre-writing skills apporpriate for this age group
- Possess a basic understanding of child development
- Have good classroom management skills
- Ability to build relationships with families and coworkers and create a dynamic environment where play and discovery go hand-in-hand
- Outstanding customer service skills
- CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain
- Meet state specific guidelines for the role
- Physically able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors.
- Assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children.
- Ability to speak, read, and write English, fluently
- Engage children in activities through the use of a multitude of modes: animated story telling, singing songs, an energetic presence, etc.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $20 per hour dependent on degree, certification, and experience as related to daycare
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Application Question(s):
- It is clear that this is a full time position, 8:30 to 5:30, every day, Monday through Friday.
Language:
- English fluently (Required)
Work Location: In person