Substitute Assistant Teacher Job at Catholic Charities, Diocese of Paterson
Renowned agencies like Catholic Family and Community Services and Straight & Narrow require a phenomenal Teaching Staff to support our 5 Early Learning Programs. We are currently looking for Substitute Pre-School Teacher Assistants to join our team.
Substitute Teacher Assistant (State-Mandated Pre-School)
10 month position. (School Hours 8:05am - 3:00pm)
Location: Paterson, NJ
This is the perfect job for you, if…
- You’re interested in a meaningful job with an agency that touches the lives of so many individuals, families and communities.
What makes us stand out from other schools?
- Our long established centers that provide high quality preschool education
- Strong mentorship programs for teachers
- Small adult to child ratios (2 adults for maximum of 15 children)
- Inclusive Educational Program serving all children (English Learners, Special Needs)
- Bilingual Staff (Teacher and/or Assistant or both)
- Supportive relationships with families and community resource providers
- Professional learning community to enhance teaching skills
- Low staff turnover
We believe our biggest difference is the supportive, collaborative environment for staff, children and families throughout our community.
So if you’re looking for a company where you will be challenged, respected, and valued, then this opportunity is for you. Additionally, if you’re looking for an organization that’s invested in your personal development, offers rewarding work and a great team environment then apply today.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Supervise and insure the safety and well-being of children at all times; be alert to the needs and concerns of the children as individuals, and also as a group. Work co-operatively with the classroom teacher to engage and instruct children during the structured school day.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist Teacher in the everyday running of the classroom as instructed.
- Maintain line-of-sight-supervision of children at all times.
- Follow the daily program as outlined in the class schedule and weekly lesson plans.
- Maintain classroom equipment, curriculum materials and supplies.
- Work cooperatively as a team member within the classroom and the entire school community.
- Supervise children’s meal, rest, and snack times as assigned.
- Adhere to Catholic Charities Diocese of Paterson and to Early Learning Program’s policies and procedures.
- Report any suspected case of child abuse to the appropriate authorities as outlined in the Employee Handbook, Office of Licensing and BOE School District Guidelines.
- Responsible to report in writing any accident or unusual occurrence to the Program Director or Director’s Designee, before the end of the scheduled work day.
- Supervise children’s meal and snack times.
- Supervise naptime duty as assigned.
- Inform Program Director or, Director’s Designee of any classroom maintenance needs or safety concern.
- Follow program and licensing requirements for cleaning and sanitation procedures.
- Attend scheduled staff meetings and staff evaluation conferences.
- Carry out additional tasks as requested by the Program Director and/or Director’s Designee.
- Responsible for other duties that may be assigned from time to time to support the effective and efficient operation of Catholic Charities.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- High School Diploma required for position of Substitute Teacher Assistant
- Strong oral and written English language skills
- Bilingual (Spanish and/or Arabic) preferred
- First aid/CPR certification a plus
- An energetic and positive approach to the rapidly evolving changes and challenges of a complex work place
Schools included in rotation:
La Vida Too
El Mundo de Nino
El Mundo de Colores
Friendship Corner II
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