Early Childhood Assistant Teacher 2024-2025Part-time | Elizabeth, NJAt Catapult Learning, we provide educational solutions that generate academic achievement and better life outcomes for students. Join Catapult Learning and become a part of a national organization with a legacy of more than 45 years of student impact.As a Part-Time Early Childhood Teacher Assistant with Catapult Learning's Early Childhood Program, you are required to always perform the following job functions to the best of your ability. You will receive training from a qualified Catapult Learning Program Director. Assistant Teachers must be available for in-person before and after-care programs.
Program hours: Monday-Friday, Before Care is 7:30am – 8:15am, and After Care is 3:05pm – 5:30pm.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Assist teacher with classroom responsibilitiesUnderstanding and acclimating to the programs routine to assist teacher and provide classroom support, as well classroom coverage.Working with all students in the program to promote their learning and pro-social development.Supports in maintaining an attractive and child-oriented classroom environment. Contributes to classroom planning and organization.Maintains confidentiality of students and parentsAttends school functions and trainings as required and requested.Communicates openly with parents, staff, and children, while maintaining conf Directs parental concerns and information relative to children's progress to teacher. Provides discipline according to program philosophy. Maintains constant supervision of children. Complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year, including annual orientation training.Ensure compliance with all applicable provisions of the NJ Manual of requirements for Child Care Centers Other duties may be assigned. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma Child Associate Development Certificate Preferred PEDIATRIC/CPR First Aide Certified Education Majors Welcomed to Apply OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS: Must complete Child Abuse Record Information Background Check.Must complete a Criminal History Record Information Background Check. Must Complete a Mandated 10 hour Health and Safety TrainingWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office preferred and Internet Applications. PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/WORKING CONDITIONS: Light lifting, walking, climbing stairs. Programs are in school settings. Wherever you are in your career, there’s a place for you on our team.Be there for students at Catapult Learning partner schools in the way that works best for you: year-round and/or during summer, full-time or part-time. Our various career options empower educators to find a place that is right for this moment in their lives and careers.Be where you’re meant to be. Apply today.Catapult Learning could not realize its mission or meet its business goals without the unique talents and contributions of its diverse group of professionals. Our culture, practices, and systems reflect our commitment to embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in all that we do to create an authentic and welcoming environment for all. Learn more about DEI at Catapult Learning here.About Catapult LearningCatapult Learning, a division of FullBloom, provides intervention programs for students and professional development solutions for teachers in K-12 schools, executed by a team of experienced coaches. Our professional development services strengthen the capacity of teachers and leaders to raise and sustain student achievement. Our intervention programs support struggling learners with instruction tailored to the unique needs of each student. Across the country, Catapult Learning partners with 500+ school districts to produce positive outcomes that promote academic and professional growth. Catapult Learning is accredited by Cognia and has earned its 2022 System of Distinction honor.FullBloom is an equal opportunity employer.Equal Employment Opportunity has been and will continue to be a fundamental principle at FullBloom, where employment is based on personal capabilities and qualifications. The company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to age (40 and over); color; gender, physical or mental disability; mental status; civil union/domestic partnership; national origin; ancestry; citizenship status; race; religion; creed; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions; gender identity and gender expression; political affiliation; veteran status and uniformed servicemember status; genetic information (including testing and characteristics); or any other consideration protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.