Teachers Assistant in Flemington, New Jersey

The Teacher Assistant will work with a team of teachers, assistant teachers, teacher aides and volunteers to foster a safe and nurturing learning environment for children ages 0-5.

• Demonstrates ability to support a Lead in the management and supervision of a classroom environment.

• Support a Lead Teacher in the creation and implementation of a stimulating and age-appropriate curriculum for children.

• Supervises and guides children in safe play both indoors and outdoors.

• Maintains a clean environment and ensures all surfaces and toys are disinfected.

• Assist children with feeding, toileting, proper diaper changing requirements and personal care as appropriate.

  Minimum Education:

• • Required:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

  Minimum Years of Experience:

• • Required:

• Maintains the annual continuing education hour requirements in the designated fields of study as mandated by the Division of Children & Families’ Office of Licensing.

• Preferred:

• 1 – 3 years in an Early Childhood Care Center environment

  License, Registry or Certification:

• • Required:

• Maintains Adult and Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certification, Obtains CARI & CHRI clearance

  Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities :

• • Required:
• • Ability to support a Lead Teacher in the development and implementation of age-appropriate lesson plans based on monthly thematic units.

• Ability to supervise and manage groups of children insuring their health and safety.

• Preferred:

• Understanding of a child care setting and the potential risks that arise