What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher Assistant for Preschool Classrooms position at Adath Emanu-El Early Childhood Center?
Adath Emanu-El ECC is a Jewish Early Childhood Center that is part of a vibrant Reform Jewish community in Mount Laurel, NJ. Our ECC is seeking an engaging and energetic assistant teacher for our expanding program for the 2023-2024 school year.
Job Qualifications:
- Early childhood care experience preferred
- Excellent communication skills
- Knowledge of early childhood theory and best practice
- Positive attitude and a love of all children
- Love and excitement for the field of education
- Dependability
Job Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):
- Assisting the head teacher in the classroom/leading the classroom
- Caring and fostering the social, emotional, physical, cognitive and language development of all students
- Facilitating cooperative and imaginative play
- Ensuring the safety, wellbeing and health of all children in the ECC
- Performing other duties as assigned by the ECC Director or the head teacher
- Attending school for the duration of contractual hours
- Attending all staff meetings: Once monthly (unless otherwise specified by the Director)
- Attending extracurricular ECC events (frequency to be determined by the Director)
- Communicating regularly with staff and families regarding information and updates about school and curriculum changes
Be sure to include:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- A list of at least 3 professional references
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- After school
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $18