Infants and Toddler Teacher Assistant Teacher
Little Stages LLC
Location
South Orange, New Jersey
Salary
$19 - $21 / HOUR
Quick overview
The teacher assistant is responsible for maintaining a safe, healthy classroom environment and creating age-appropriate lessons using the HighScope curriculum. They must also support the social and emotional development of children while building positive relationships with families and staff.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be able to physically lift up to 40 lbs and walk for 30 minutes at a time. They are also required to comply with all program and state or local policies.
Job description
Benefits
Competitive salary Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Training & development Bonus based on performance Infant - Toddler Teacher (full-time & Part-time available):
Responsibilities
1. Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment in the classroom
2. Create age-appropriate lessons aligned with High scope Curriculum
3. Support social and emotional development & provide positive guidance
4. Establish positive & productive relationship with families & staff
5. Ensure that children are well-cared for throughout the day
6. Maintain a commitment to professionalism at all times.
7. Work with families and access the individual needs of each child.
8. Be able to physically lift and possibly carry a 40lbs child (as needed).
9. Be able to walk about 30 minutes around the neighboring park with children in strollers.
10. Comply and abide by the program and state/local officials' policies.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
- Performance bonus