Day Care Teacher's Assistant

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Nov 14, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

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	32194.29
Annual Mid Range Salary	37668.43
Annual Maximum Salary	43363.40
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

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	High school/vocational school diploma and either 15 credits in early childhood development and education, a Child Development Associate credential (CDA), Certified Child Care Professional certificate (CCP), or other recognized endorsement. One year of hands-on experience in a preschool classroom in a New Jersey licensed day-care center.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Must obtain certification in CPR/First Aid within six months of employment. The ability to record and maintain data in computerized and non-computerized formats. Must be able to communicate effectively. Must have effective client service skills. In accordance with New Jersey state law, applicants must agree to undergo and authorize the university to conduct fingerprint, criminal history and/or child abuse record checks with various law enforcement agencies, including but not limited to: the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Identification Division and/or the New Jersey Division of State Police, Bureau of Identification. Applicants must also assume any costs incurred by the university associated with the background investigations whether required by statute or not. In accordance with state mandated requirements, a Mantoux test will be administered to successful applicants to verify the absence of tuberculosis. In addition, the successful applicant, at the cost of the university, will be required to be inoculated against Hepatitis B, unless the successful applicant waives this vaccination in writing.
Preferred Qualifications	Child Development Associate (CDA). Prefer certification through Child Development Associate credential training and/or New Jersey Alternate Route to Teacher Certification program. Familiarity with University schedule and operations. Experience with implementing Creative Curriculum GOLD. Experience with implementing ITERS. Experience with administering ASQ developmental ratings. Experience working with 2-year-olds. Toddler experience within past 3 years. Current membership with NJ Workforce Registry.
Equipment Utilized	Procare Software; Creative Curriculum Online, Tadpoles, and GOLD; data entry via iPad/Tablet; Microsoft Office Suite of programs.
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Must be physically able to handle the duties encountered by a daycare worker: lifting children onto diapering table, chasing after them in the playground, sitting down on the floor/getting up from the floor for extended periods of time throughout the day to engage with children, must be able to lift and carry children and equipment, and may spend time sitting on the floor or in child-sized furniture. etc. Will be expected to change diapers and assist in toilet training of young children. Will be expected to clean and maintain equipment and facility, and may move throughout the community with the children. Must be patient and gentle with children and must demonstrate patience and tolerance for adults and college students who depend on the incumbent to be a role model. Must be able to remain calm and collected in high-pressure situations. Will be expected to participate in outdoor activities daily, in all types of weather. May come into contact with children who are ill and/or contagious, and must take precautions to ensure health and safety of all children, parents, staff, and themselves. Will be working in a busy and occasionally noisy environment where a number of activities and situations are happening at once. Must be prepared to handle accidents and emergencies at any time. May experience smells associated with toileting and children who are ill. Caring for children can be stressful and physically demanding. Must be detail-oriented when filling out daily contact sheets for parents and when assisting fieldwork students with questions and concerns.
Special Conditions	The successful applicant will work with children under the age of 2.5 years and must demonstrate completed training specific to the Infant and Toddler age group.

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST2677
Posting Open Date	11/14/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants	Message to AFSCME Local 1761 (COLT) members ONLY: To apply, an application or resume must be submitted no later than 9:00 a.m. on Friday, 11/22/2024. Although AFSCME Local 1761 (COLT) members have priority consideration, outside applications are accepted as well.
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University - New Brunswick
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

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Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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