Teaching Assistant , Kean Child Care Center, Child Care Access Means Parents in School

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Teaching Assistant 12 Months, Grant-Funded

The Kean University Child Care and Development Center is a nationally accredited child care center inspired by the Reggio Emilia Approach, a philosophy that emphasizes hands‑on discovery‑based learning. The Teacher's primary role is to reach every learner by respecting their learning process and guiding their interests through engaging learning experiences and interactions.

• Assist the classroom Teacher in planning and implementing a developmentally appropriate, child‑centered program of activities that promotes the social‑emotional, cognitive and physical development of each child through exploration and discovery.
• All practices must be consistent with guidelines put forth by the Kean University Child Care and Development Center, College of Education and NJ Preschool Teaching & Learning Standards.
• This position requires a regular schedule of afternoon and evening hours, with flexibility in schedule required as needed. This is a grant funded position through the Child Care Access Means Parents in Schools (CCAMPIS) Grant. Continued employment is contingent upon continued grant funding.

• Experience working with young children and families in a childcare/school or educational setting is required.
• Ability to successfully complete a pre‑employment background check and a Child Abuse Record Information (CARI) check, as well as subsequent checks per licensing requirements is also required.
• Candidate must have the ability to use a computer with basic proficiency and have strong oral and written communication skills.
• Preferred qualifications include: an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field; minimum of 1‑2‑years of classroom teaching experience and experience with children with special needs; and current Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate with a Preschool or Infant/Toddler Endorsement.

• The ability to constantly move, stand, sit, bend and kneel for short and long periods of time, hand dexterity and the ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds; ability to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear to ensure children's health and safety and engage in physical activities with children;
  
  and the ability to work indoors and outdoors.

Kean University complies with the New Jersey First Act (Senate Bill No. 1730, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Any individual newly hired by Kean University will be required to abide by this law and establish a principal residence in New Jersey. New employees will have a full 365 days to establish such residence, from the effective date of hire.

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