WEST ORANGE PRE-K AT THE J – TEACHER ASSISTANT

WEST ORANGE PRE-K AT THE J – TEACHER ASSISTANT

JCC MetroWest, West Orange, NJ 07052
Full-Time (35 hours/week; 10 months/year)
Salary Range: $33,000 – $42,000 per year

JCC MetroWest, as a designated West Orange Pre-K provider, is seeking qualified Preschool Teacher Assistants for the 2025-2026 school year.  Reporting directly to the Director of the JCC MetroWest Early Childhood Center, the West Orange Pre-K at the J Teacher Assistant assists the preschool classroom teacher with instructional and non-instructional activities necessary to provide a class environment that enhances student learning.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

• Assists the classroom teacher with implementing the daily programs.
• Assists the classroom teacher to ensure the safety and well-being of the pupils at all times.
• Assists with individualized instruction and works with small groups of students under the supervision of the classroom teacher to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher.
• Assists, where appropriate, in loading and unloading the pupils from transportation buses or vans.
• Completes clerical duties as assigned by the classroom teacher.
• Manages the classroom and assumes all responsibilities when the classroom teacher is not present (as directed by administration).
• Assists pupils with various projects, crafts, and curriculum tasks.
• Helps with the supervision of children on field trips planned by the teacher.
• Assists in playground supervision.
• Engages children in conversation to encourage language development.
• Participates with the teacher in lesson planning.
• Supervises the pupils at all times according to policies of the West Orange School District and JCC MetroWest.
• Complies in all respects with the policies and procedures of the West Orange School District and JCC MetroWest.
• Safeguards equipment and supplies.
• Attends regular staff planning and informational meetings.
• Works with classroom teacher in maintaining individual student portfolios for each pupil and conducts specified individual assessments.
• Performs other duties which may be assigned by the West Orange Superintendent of Schools or the Director of the JCC MetroWest Early Childhood Center or which may be required by law, code, regulation or policies of the West Orange Board of Education or JCC MetroWest.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma together with college level coursework in education or related field up to 60 college credits
• Demonstrated ability to assist with instructional activities and communicate effectively with teacher, students, parents, and school staff
• Bilingual preferred
• Required criminal history check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status

OTHER INFORMATION:

Qualified candidates should email a cover letter and resume to the attention of Leslie Fleischman, Director – Early Childhood Center, at [email protected].

All applicants for employment shall be considered without regard to race, religion, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.

Agency Information:

JCC MetroWest has been at the center of our community for 143 years, bringing people together while providing educational, social, cultural and fitness programs. Here at the J, we take every precaution to keep our community safe and healthy, as well as warm, inclusive, and welcoming.