What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher Assistant - Mosaic Early Learning - Camden, NJ (4432) position at Center for Family Services?
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Position Summary:
Center For Family Service is seeking an experienced educational professional for the Teacher Assistant Position. This position will assist the Teacher with the daily operations of planning, carrying out classroom activities and maintaining the classroom environment. The Assistant Teacher may all assist in planning, record keeping and other classroom related duties as assigned by the Teacher.
Locations: Camden, New Jersey
Job Status: Full Time
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Teacher Assistant treats colleagues and students as individuals with respect and dignity. This individual promotes and provides culturally competent client care and staff interactions that respond respectfully to the strengths and skills of diverse ethnicity, cultures and other diversity related factors. The Teacher Assistant is a role model and assists students in completing assignments and staying on assigned tasks. This individual help copy necessary worksheets for instruction, prepares bulletin boards, performs clerical and non-instructional assignments as assigned, help keep the classroom clean and organized and assists teacher with home visits and conferences. The Teacher Assistant attends all required staff meetings and activities, reviews progress in professional development and growth objectives with supervisor and discusses any issues with designated appropriate staff. Responsible for understanding Mosaic Early Learning's Performance Standards and local regulations and also reports any suspected child abuse and neglect per New Jersey's guidelines and conducts self as a role model when interacting with staff, colleagues and funding sources in accordance with Center For Family Services' Code of Ethics.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Child Development Assoc. (CDA) or higher but an Associate Degree in ECE or related field is preferred
- 1 year experience working in a classroom setting
- Must meet current Mosaic Early Learning's Mandates
- Maintains First Aid and CPR certifications
Benefits:
At the Center for Family Services our employees are our greatest resource and we are committed to investing in our staff. We offer a competitive benefits package as well as ongoing resources that will support staff on their personal and professional journey.*
- Excellent paid time off (PTO) program, including vacation, sick, personal, and holiday
- 401k Plan
- Medical insurance plan options
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Prescription Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health & Wellness Activities
- Ongoing Training & Professional Development Opportunities
- Opportunity for advancement
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