Teacher Assistant/SMPP and Tuition Based Preschool Program

This is a full-time, grant-funded position.

Example of Duties:

• Assist in the implementation of the curriculum by engaging in classroom activities and encouraging participation by children.
• Lead by example: Modeling positive behaviors for the volunteers and visitors in the classroom. 
• Assist teacher in actively engaging children and encouraging social/emotional, cognitive and physical growth and development. 
• Actively engage with children during all times of the day. 
• Maintain positive frequent communications with parent through informational discussions and progress reports. 
• Ensure all center policies, district, and state regulations are met. 
• Ensure NAEYC, Grow NJ Kids, ECERS, or other quality indicators are followed.
• Maintain appropriate health, safety and cleanliness standards. 
• Encourage self help skills and good hygiene. 
• Assist teacher in maintaining accurate records, forms and files including assessments, progress reports and rating scales. 
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality. 
• Follows and adheres to policies and procedures state in the Staff Handbook and of Passaic County Community College. 
• Additional duties as necessary or assigned by administration. 

Qualifications: 

• Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, or a CDA Certificate 
• Some experience working with children and families. 

The completion of a background check will be required for the selected candidate.  

Compensation: Salary is determined by a variety of criteria, including but not limited to, previous relevant experience, education level, and certifications. The salary range for this position is $26,793 - $43,961.

Benefits: PCCC offers a variety of benefits which include:

• Excellent New Jersey State health insurance plans
• Dental Plan options 100% covered by employer
• Retirement systems through New Jersey State
• Tuition waivers for PCCC courses for employees and eligible dependents, per terms of the relevant labor contract (Some fees may still apply.)
• Tuition reimbursement for all full-time employees, excluding grant-funded positions, per terms of the relevant labor contract
• Short-term disability providing up to 26 weeks of paid leave, per terms of carrier (excluded for faculty and grant-funded positions)
• Personal and Sick hours (*Prorated based on hire date)

The college also offers optional programs such as:

• Employee Assistance Program provides free, confidential, limited counseling services, work-life assistance, legal and financial guidance.
• Commuter Benefits: Free parking access is provided on site. An optional Transit Pre-Tax Plan is available which allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to purchase eligible transit expenses.
• Flexible Spending Account allows employee to contribute pre-tax dollars to use for eligible out-of-pocket medical and dependent care expenses.
• Supplemental insurance provides cash benefits to assist with out-of-pocket expenses when hurt or sick.
• Voluntary Annuity Programs: Additional contributions to retirement account