Teacher Assistant​/SMPP and Tuition Preschool Program

Position: Teacher Assistant/SMPP and Tuition based Preschool Program
The Child Development Center's is seeking a Teacher Assistant who reports directly to the Executive Director of the Child Development Center and the Classroom Teacher. The TA is a full time, 10-month position, who works 8 hours per day and is responsible for assisting the teacher in the supervision of children as well as assisting with the planning and implementation of the curriculum.

This is a full-time, grant-funded position.

Example of Duties:

* Assist in the implementation of the curriculum by engaging in classroom activities and encouraging participation by children.

* Lead by example:
Modeling positive behaviors for the volunteers and visitors in the classroom.

* Assist teacher in actively engaging children and encouraging social/emotional, cognitive and physical growth and development.

* Actively engage with children during all times of the day.

* Maintain positive frequent communications with parent through informational discussions and progress reports.

* Ensure all center policies, district, and state regulations are met.

* Ensure NAEYC, Grow NJ Kids, ECERS, or other quality indicators are followed.

* Maintain appropriate health, safety and cleanliness standards.

* Encourage self help skills and good hygiene.

* Assist teacher in maintaining accurate records, forms and files including assessments, progress reports and rating scales.

* Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality.

* Follows and adheres to policies and procedures state in the Staff Handbook and of Passaic County Community College.

* Additional duties as necessary or assigned by administration.

Qualifications:

* Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, or a CDA Certificate

* Some experience working with children and families.

The completion of a background check will be required for the selected candidate.

Compensation:
Salary is determined by a variety of criteria, including but not limited to, previous relevant experience, education level, and certifications. The salary range for this position is $26,793 - $43,961.

Benefits: PCCC offers a variety of benefits which include:

* Excellent New Jersey State health insurance plans

* Dental Plan options 100% covered by employer

* Retirement systems through New Jersey State

* Tuition waivers for PCCC courses for employees and eligible dependents, per terms of the relevant labor contract (Some fees may still apply.)

* Tuition reimbursement for all full-time employees, excluding grant-funded positions, per terms of the relevant labor contract

* Short-term disability providing up to 26 weeks of paid leave, per terms of carrier (excluded for faculty and grant-funded positions)

* Personal and Sick hours (
* Prorated based on hire date)

Sick

Personal

Child Care

84 hours

21 hours

The college also offers optional programs such as:

* Employee Assistance Program provides free, confidential, limited counseling services, work-life assistance, legal and financial guidance.

* Commuter Benefits:
Free parking access is provided on site. An optional Transit Pre-Tax Plan is available which allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to purchase eligible transit expenses.

* Flexible Spending Account allows employee to contribute pre-tax dollars to use for eligible out-of-pocket medical and dependent care expenses.

* Supplemental insurance provides cash benefits to assist with out-of-pocket expenses when hurt or sick.

* Voluntary Annuity Programs:
Additional contributions to retirement account