Teacher Assistant

Job Details:

Job Location:

Townsend ECC - New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Position Type:
Full Time Education Level: 2 Year Degree Salary Range: $29,309.00 - $47,330.00 Salary/year Teacher Assistant

REPORTS TO:

Site Director, Early Childhood Programs

The Puerto Rican Action Board (PRAB) is a comprehensive human services organization based in Middlesex County, New Jersey. We are the primary institution that provides diverse bilingual/multicultural services to the entire Central New Jersey community. Each year, we serve approximately 30,000 people in the region. Our mission is to equip diverse individuals and families in Central New Jersey to achieve personal, family, and community development.

Through our innovative early childhood, youth, family, and community programs, individuals and families access the tools and resources they need to grow into productive, self-sufficient people.

The Teacher Assistant has a basic understanding of NJ Preschool Teaching and Learning Expectations and NJ Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing standards and expectations. S/he has good classroom management skills and understands developmentally appropriate practices for preschoolers. In collaborations with the Teacher, s/he uses NJ State Approved Curriculum and Authentic Assessment System in his/her classroom instruction.

S/he is knowledgeable of internal systems used for general program operations, practices and procedures. S/he works closely with the Teacher and Site Director to ensure program compliance and to meet program and organizational goals. S/he is able to thrive in a fast-paced, complex, dynamic environment, and promotes entrepreneurism, creative problem-solving, and respect and compassion for staff members and the populations PRAB serves.

• One-on-One Student Support:
  Provide individualized assistance to assigned student(s), adapting instructional techniques and activities to support learning goals. Support may include academic, behavioral, and social-emotional guidance tailored to the student’s specific needs.
• Classroom Assistance:
  Assist lead teachers in classroom management, preparation of learning materials, and reinforcement of instructional activities.
• Student Supervision:
  Ensure a safe and inclusive environment by supervising students during classroom activities, transitions, and breaks.
• Demonstrates knowledge of content.
• Demonstrates knowledge of students.
• Understand instructional goals.
• Plans and prepares for coherent instruction with supervision.

• Creates an environment of trust and respect.
• Understands strategies to assist in the inclusion of students in various settings.
• Ability to use strategies to promote student independence.
• Ability to effectively employ a variety of strategies that reinforce positive behavior.
• Responsible for assisting with the health, safety, and welfare of students in a classroom environment.
• Complete daily Meal Count and Attendance Record for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
• Maintain record of student’s allergy information and ensure center’s compliance in meal service.
• Understand and follow center’s Crisis Management Plan and Procedures.

• Ability to employ constructive communication strategies and approaches in working with students, staff, and the greater school community.
• Uses questioning and discussion.
• Engages students in learning.

• Reflects on practice.
• Documentation of student learning.
• Positive relationship with others.
• Participating in professional opportunities.
• Showing integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Displaying a positive work ethic.
• Ensure confidentiality to all children and families.
• Work in collaboration with staff and supervisors.
• Grow professionally and actively participate in the school’s professional learning community.
• Attend on Staff Meetings as well as other required meetings.
• Demonstrate consistent and reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Site Director or Senior Director of Early Childhood Programs.

• Follow NJ state requirement…