Early Childhood Education Assistant Position at Rowan University

4 weeks ago


Glassboro, New Jersey, United States Rowan University Full time

At Rowan University, we are committed to providing high-quality education and services to our students, faculty, and staff. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Early Childhood Education Assistant to join our team at the Early Childhood Demonstration Center (ECDC).

Company Overview

Rowan University is a top 100 national public research institution, offering a wide range of academic programs from bachelor's to doctoral and professional degrees. Our university is known for its innovation, commitment to high-quality and affordable education, and public-private partnerships. We are proud to be a Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, recognized as the fourth fastest-growing public research university by The Chronicle of Higher Education.

Job Description

The Early Childhood Education Assistant will provide support to the Lead Teacher and Director of the ECDC, ensuring a high-quality early childhood program. This position involves operational and instructional duties, including designing and implementing developmentally appropriate activities for preschool-age children, promoting physical, emotional, social, creative, and cognitive development, and maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Design and implement developmentally appropriate activities for preschool-age children
  2. Promote the development of children's physical, emotional, social, creative, and cognitive domains
  3. Assist in maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment, including classroom and center upkeep
  4. Prepare and clean up of classroom meals
  5. Actively seek to learn and implement new methods to support positive behaviors and utilize positive behavior guidance
  6. Assist in maintaining records of child attendance, illness, accidents, performance, and behaviors
Required Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  1. Two (2) years of related work experience
  2. Able to pass Criminal History Record and Child Abuse Record background checks
  3. High school diploma
  4. Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices for young children
  5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  6. Responsible, organized, and reliable
Preferred Qualifications

We welcome applicants with:

  1. CDA, AD or BA in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field
  2. Knowledge of NAEYC, DAP, ECERS, and NJ Office of Licensing standards
  3. Knowledge of positive behavior guidance methods
Estimated Salary

The estimated salary for this position is $40,015, based on the national average for similar positions in the United States.

Additional Information

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



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