Recruitment/Posting Title Day Care Teacher's Assistant Job Category AFSCME 1761 (COLT) Department SAS - Psychology-Child Study Overview The School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) is the largest academic unit at Rutgers University and the center of the undergraduate experience on the Rutgers–New Brunswick campus and is comprised of 41 academic departments spanning the liberal arts.

SAS offers more than 100 majors and minors across the life sciences, humanities, social and behavioral sciences, and mathematical and physical sciences with research centers and institutes across the school. With a diverse student body of more than 20,000 students, SAS has a membership of over 1,700 faculty members, more than 500 administrative staff, and 200,000 living alumni.

SAS delivers a wide array of services in support of the teaching, research, and the mission and goals of Rutgers University.
The School of Arts and Sciences promotes anti-racist, inclusive, equity-enhancing ideas and practices both inside and outside of the classroom for our community of educators, staff, and students. This includes a diverse set of voices and experiences. All individuals no matter their race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, nationality, history, sexual orientation, religious practices, or socio-economic status are valued and respected. The School of Arts and Sciences is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to and support the diversity and excellence of the organization. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further our commitment to these values. Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Day Care Teacher’s Assistant for the Child Development Center within the School of Arts and Sciences. This position will support the daycare teacher in carrying out the daily responsibilities of caring for and teaching a classroom of toddlers.

Among the key duties of this position are the following: Assists with the daily planning and execution of all program activities. Contributes to the formulation of weekly lesson plans. Carries out in the classroom and playground, the daily schedule is adhered to. Engages children in activity and conversation on a continual, daily basis. Handles the welfare, health, and safety of all children at the school. Takes primary responsibility for attendance, tracking, and diapering (where applicable) and corresponding records, and maintaining diapering supplies inventory. Enforces safety guidelines where necessary. All children are supervised in accordance with state licensing rules. Demonstrates knowledge of licensing guidelines pertaining to illness and general supervision. Maintains necessary attendance and daily care and contact forms for children. Assumes responsibility for overseeing student instruction and classroom operation in the absence of the teacher. Works under the guidance and supervision of the Daycare Teacher and report to the Executive Director Child Development Centers. Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement FLSA Nonexempt Grade 10 Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 33321.090 Annual Mid Range Salary 38986.830 Annual Maximum Salary 44881.120 Standard Hours 35.00 Union Description AFSCME - Local 1761 COLT Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.



Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility PERS