Bilingual Teacher Assistant

Join the LGW's Child Care and Learning Center, a high-quality early childhood education program committed to providing children with a safe, nurturing, welcoming, and stimulating environment in which they can learn, grow, and thrive. Our school values educational excellence, respect, cultural diversity, teamwork, and the social and emotional well-being of every child. Teachers are supported with modern resources, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment where their contribution to the lives of children and families is truly valued.

We are seeking a dedicated, caring, and passionate Bilingual (Portuguese or Spanish) Teacher Assistant to join our team at the LGW Child Care and Learning Center, located at 138–140 Pacific Street, Newark, NJ. In this role, you will play an important part in creating meaningful learning experiences while supporting our children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.

After submitting this form, please email your résumé as a PDF to hr@lgw.org

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To implement the planned program for the safety and well-being of all children, with special concern for children assigned to your care.
• Report your observations of students in academic, social, physical, and emotional activities.
• Attend staff meetings and assigned in-service and other workshops.
• Assist children with self-care activities.
• Assist and encourage good nutritional and social habits.
• Take care of all supplies and equipment.
• To implement the approved plan for curricular and non-curricular activities for the students, with the assistance of the teacher assistant.
• To interact with children in all activities.
• Complete all attendance and food count reports for the head teacher.
• Share appropriate information concerning student progress, environmental conditions, and matters of safety, etc. with the parent supervisor and others with the right to know, according to approved Center policy.
• Request necessary classroom supplies and equipment promptly.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment in the classroom.
• Show a willingness to share responsibility in your teaching team.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

- Good organizational skills

- Work well under supervision

- Ability to respond to and communicate with people at all levels in a multicultural community.

- Maintain professional growth by taking Early Childhood Education Courses and in-service staff educational programs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with preschool-aged children preferred.
• Knowledge of child development principles and best practices in early childhood education.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effectively interacting with children, families, and colleagues.
• Ability to create engaging lesson plans that promote learning through play.
• Familiarity with literacy education, physical development, special education, and child-welfare practices.

Minimum Education - High School diploma.

Reporting Structure - The teacher assistant reports to the Director, Head Teacher, and Lead Teacher.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay rate: $16.50 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits: 15 paid holidays, paid sick time, paid summer break and vacation, 401(k), meals and snacks, professional development opportunities, and a supportive and fulfilling work environment.

Join a school where quality education, child safety, professional teamwork, and a genuine commitment to children and families are at the heart of everything we do.