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Teaching Assistant, Early Childhood Demonstration Center - College of Education

Job no : 499573

Work type : Regular Full-Time

Location : Glassboro, New Jersey

Categories : Administrative - Clerical

Preschool Teaching Assistant

Summary :

The College of Education, as the oldest college at Rowan University, has a long-held tradition of commitment to excellence in teaching, community engagement, and innovation in scholarship.

The College of Education is fully accredited under the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) standards by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and initial certification programs are approved by the New Jersey Department of Education.

The Rowan University Early Childhood Demonstration Center (ECDC) is a small on-campus preschool and child care facility serving the university and surrounding communities.

Children ages 3-6 participate in play-based, authentic learning experiences in a high quality early learning environment.

The ECDC is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

Reporting directly to the Lead Teacher and Director of the ECDC, the Teaching Assistant will provide support with operational and instructional duties to ensure a high quality early childhood program.

This position will be responsible for opening the center each morning.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities :

Promote the development of children’s physical, emotional, social, creative, and cognitive domains

Assist in the design and implementation of developmentally appropriate activities for preschool age children

Ensure the classroom and center meets health, safety, and quality requirements in accordance with ECERS, NAEYC, and Office of Licensing standards.

While the ECDC has daily evening cleaning, additional tasks towards classroom and center upkeep may include :

Light classroom cleaning

Assist in maintaining neat and orderly classroom and common room conditions

Dish washing

Regular toy cleaning

Bathroom tidiness / hygiene

Classroom, center, and shared spaces materials organization

Preparation and clean up of classroom meals

Actively seeks to learn and implement new methods to support positive behaviors and utilizes positive behavior guidance

Assist in maintaining records of child attendance, illness, accidents, performance and behaviors

Displays a professional demeanor at all times as evidence through dress, attendance, attitude, communication, and relationships with children and adults

Communicates in a variety of ways that demonstrate sensitivity to cultural, linguistic, gender and social differences.

Shows an understanding of anti-bias education in practice

Completes clerical tasks assigned by the director in an effective and timely manner.

Complete annual professional development training requirements

Attend professional development, staff meetings, and parent involvement activities

Undertake other duties from time to time as the teacher or director may require

Supervising students and supporting other support staff when such services are necessary

Attend to the physical care of children including but not limited to

Toileting assistance

Injury / illness

Hygiene needs

Minimum Qualifications :

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, sit on the floor, stand for long periods, and run around with children

Must be able to work in an environment that be noisy and busy

Two (2) years of related work experience

Able to pass Criminal History Record and Child Abuse Record background checks

High school diploma

Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices for young children

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsible, organized and reliable

Must have the availability and reliability to open the center every morning. Typical hours are 7 : 30 AM - 3 : 30 PM with a 30 minute unpaid break.

These hours may sometimes change based on need. Some scheduling flexibility required.

Preferred Qualifications :

CDA, AD or BA in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field

Knowledge of NAEYC, DAP, ECERS, and NJ Office of Licensing standards

Knowledge of positive behavior guidance methods

Familiarity with interest driven, emergent curriculums

Salary :

Range A11 ($40,015)

Notes :

Please note that this position is subject to the NJ First Act, requiring public employees to establish residency in the State of New Jersey.

See N.J.S.A. 52 : 14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70) for further information.

• Rowan University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diverse people and abilities. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.
• Only completed online applications submitted on or before the posted deadline will be considered.

SAME APPLICANTS : If you are applying under the NJ SAME program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter), must be submitted with your application by the closing date indicated above.

For more information on the SAME Program visit their Website at : , email : , or call CSC at (833)691-0404.

Advertised : Aug 13 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close : Aug 27 2024 11 : 55 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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About Rowan University

A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to 22,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.

J., its medical school campuses in Camden and Stratford, and five others. Rowan University is home to eight colleges and nine schools.

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Now celebrating its Centennial, Rowan focuses on practical research at the intersection of engineering, medicine, science, and business while ensuring excellence in undergraduate education.

The University has earned national recognition for innovation, commitment to high-quality and affordable education, and developing public-private partnerships.

A Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan has been recognized as the fourth fastest-growing public research university, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education.

Non-Discrimation at Rowan University

Rowan University celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, (dis)ability status, military status, and other NJ protected classes.

Rowan University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment as required by Title IX.

Rowan is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with (dis)abilities.

To request reasonable accommodation, contact Christy Mroz, Administrative Assistant,&, 856-256-5494. Rowan strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented groups to apply.

Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and supporting regulations, Rowan does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities that it operates;

this extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its supporting regulations may be directed to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office for Civil Rights, U.

S. Department of Education, or to the University’s Title IX Coordinator, Office of Student Equity & Compliance, Rowan University, Hawthorne Hall, Suite 312, 201 Mullica Hill Rd, Glassboro, NJ 08028, , 856-256-5440.

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Residency Requirements

Rowan University is subject to the residency requirements of the NJ First Act (N.J.S.A. 52 : 14-7, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70).

Any person hired to a non-exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey or have one (1) year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey.

Any person hired to an exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York or have ninety (90) days from the date of employment to establish, then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

Rowan University is committed to assisting all members of the Rowan community in providing for their own safety and security.

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available on the Department of Public Safety website at :

If you would like to receive a hard copy of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains this information, you can stop by the Department of Public Safety Office, located at Bole Hall Annex, 201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, NJ 08028 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (856) 256-4562 or 4506.

The report contains information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as : crime prevention, public safety authority, crime reporting policies, fire safety, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance related to security on campus.

The report also contains information about fire statistics in Rowan University Residential Facilities and crime statistics for the three previous calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus;

in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus.

This information is required by federal law, Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act or "Clery Act" and is provided by the Rowan University Department of Public Safety.

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