Early Childhood Education Teacher Associate II - Full Time

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Teacher Associate II is responsible for maintaining a safe and respectful learning environment in accordance with all curriculum and program established standards. The Teacher Associate II acts as a lead or support, depending on their primary learning environment assignment.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Teacher Associate II at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Assists the Teacher and guides the Teacher Associate I in implementing both long and short-range activities in accordance with educational component plans, curriculum objectives, developmentally appropriate practices, and program philosophy.

• Prepares the learning environment, setting up interest areas, preparing needed materials and supplies to implement the program curriculum.

• Actively participates in all activities with the children throughout the day.

• Demonstrates the ability to solve problems through expert judgment aligned with early childhood best practices and licensing regulations.

• Assesses and identifies the children's individual and collective learning needs and prepares a plan of instruction that caters to the full ability range in the class.

• Exercises open and respectful communication with families, team members, supervisors, and other center staff.

• Work collaboratively with families, team members, supervisors, and other center staff.

• Assists the Teacher in fostering appropriate skills and social attitudes in the children.

• Ensures the health and safety of the children at all times while maintaining a safe and positive learning environment for all the children.

• Supervises, supports, and guides the Teacher Associate I in the instructional process.

• Maintains and meets all educational requirements for NAEYC Accreditation Standards and Criteria.

• Maintains and meets all required licensing requirements for the Department of Children and Families-Office of Licensing.

• Encompasses knowledge and understanding of the Grow NJ Kids Rating System, Criteria, and Applications.

• Attend and participate in professional development meetings and conferences.