Closing Assistant Teachers 2pm-6pm

Summary Closing Assistant Teacher positions are available in various locations throughout Ocean County.
The Teacher Assistant supports the Teachers and Director by helping to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education.
S/he must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment.
Assisting the staff in implementing a quality educational program and in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents.
The Teacher Assistant observes and documents children's interest and progress, and relays that information back to parents and staff.
Teacher Assistants are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children's interests and needs under the direction of the Teacher and the Director.
Duties *Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children *Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials *Maintain frequent communications with parents through information discussions *Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling *Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement *Duties could vary based on center Requirements *Minimum of 1 year of professional child care experience *High energy *Ability to work well with others *Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills *An understanding of child development *Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills *Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification *Must clear full background check and must pass health screening *Requirements could vary based on center