Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Teacher Assistant is responsible for maintaining a safe and developmentally appropriate learning environment in accordance with all curriculum and program established standards.

A day in the life of a Teacher Assistant at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

1. Provides support to the lead Teacher in implementing both long and short range activities in accordance with educational component plans, curriculum objectives, developmentally appropriate practices and program philosophy.
2. Participates and conducts one-on-one activities with small groups of children during instruction and lesson review.
3. Actively participates in all activities with the children throughout the day.
4. Guide children who need extra support to complete tasks.
5. Willingness to follow instructions and work in a supporting role.
6. Exercises open and respectful communication with families, team members, supervisors and other center staff.
7. Work collaboratively with families, team members, supervisors and other center staff.
8. Devoted to building a nurturing learning environment that fosters appropriate skills and social attitudes in the children.
9. Helps to maintain a safe and healthy environment within the guidelines established by the Office of  Licensing. 
10. Maintains and meets educational requirements as it relates to the NAEYC Accreditation Standards and Criteria.
11. Maintains and meets all required licensing requirements for the Department of Children and Families-Office of Licensing.
12. Encompasses knowledge and understanding of Grow NJ Kids Rating System, Criteria and Applications.
13. Contributes information to the children's anecdotal records and child's developmental needs.
14. Participates in lesson plan review, team meetings and learning environment communication sessions.
15. Attends and participates in professional development, meetings and conferences.
16. Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
17. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies, job competencies and standards of behavior.