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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-family:Georgia, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:26px;\"><strong>Teacher Assistant/Food Worker</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family:Georgia, serif;\"><strong>REPORTS TO: Site Director, Early Childhood Center</strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Georgia, serif;\"><strong>SUMMARY</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Georgia, serif;\">The Puerto Rican Action Board (PRAB) is a comprehensive human services organization based in Middlesex County, New Jersey. We are the primary institution that provides diverse bilingual/multicultural services to the entire Central New Jersey community. Each year, we serve approximately 25,000 people in the region. Our mission is to equip diverse individuals and families in Central New Jersey to achieve personal, family, and community development. Through our innovative early childhood, youth, family, and community programs, individuals and families access the tools and resources they need to grow into productive, self-sufficient people.</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Georgia, serif;\">Reporting to the Site Director, the Teacher Assistant/Food Worker has a basic understanding of NJ Preschool Teaching and Learning Expectations and NJ Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing standards and expectations. S/he has good classroom management skills and understands developmentally appropriate practices for preschoolers. In collaboration with the Teacher, s/he uses NJ State Approved Curriculum and Authentic Assessment System in his/her classroom instruction. In addition, s/he also is responsible for the implementation of the Child and Adult Food Program (CACFP). S/he has a thorough understanding of CACFP guidance and expectations, working in collaboration with the CACFP Coordinator to ensure compliance and requests assistance as needed. S/he is knowledgeable of internal systems used for general program operations, practices, and procedures. S/he works closely with the teacher and site director to ensure program compliance and to meet program and organizational goals and the individual children&rsquo;s needs. S/he and follows his/her guidance and direction in a collaborative manner with respect to the organization as a whole.</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Georgia, serif;\"><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Georgia, serif;\"><strong>Teaching Assistant&nbsp;Responsibilities</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Georgia, serif;\"><strong>Supports the Class Environment</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Georgia, serif;\">Creates an environment of trust and respect</span></span></li>\r\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Georgia, serif;\">Understands strategies to assist in the inclusion of students in various settings</span></span></li>\r\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Georgia, serif;\">Uses strategies to promote student independence</span></span></li>\r\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Georgia, serif;\">Effectively employs a variety of strategies that reinforce positive behavior.</span></span></li>\r\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Georgia, serif;\">Assists with the health, safety, and welfare of students in the classroom </span></span>\r\n\t<ul style=\"list-style-type:circle;\">\r\n\t\t<li><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Georgia, serif;\">Completes daily Meal Count and Attendance Record for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)</span></span></li>\r\n\t</ul>\r\n\t</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Georgia, serif;\"><strong>Delivery of Services / Accommodations (instruction) </strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Georgia, serif;\">Employs constructive communication strategies and approaches in working with students, staff, and the greater school community</span></span></li>\r\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Georgia, serif;\">Uses questioning and discussion</span></span></li>\r\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Georgia, serif;\">Engages students in learning</span></span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Georgia, serif;\"><strong>Planning and Preparation</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Georgia, serif;\">Demonstrates knowledge of content</span></span></li>\r\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Georgia, serif;\">Demonstrates knowledge of students</span></span></li>\r\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Georgia, serif;\">Understand instructional goals</span></span></li>\r\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Georgia, serif;\">Plans and prepares for coherent instruction with supervision</span></span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Georgia, serif;\"><strong>Food Worker Responsibilities</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Georgia, serif;\"><strong>Food Program</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Georgia, serif;\">Prepares and serves nutritionally balanced breakfasts, lunches, and afternoon snacks</span></span></li>\r\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Georgia, serif;\">Ensures the proper distribution and delivery of all student meals to the classrooms</span></span></li>\r\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Georgia, serif;\">Ensures that all families complete CACFP Eligibility Application for each child prior child&rsquo;s start date</span></span></li>\r\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Georgia, serif;\">Keeps running log of all applications and children&rsquo;s eligibility status</span></span></li>\r\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Georgia, serif;\">Receives and signs off on food delivery</span></span></li>\r\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Georgia, serif;\">Ensures that all invoices reflect on delivered items</span></span></li>\r\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Georgia, serif;\">Sends all invoices to PRAB Fiscal Department on a weekly basis (every Friday)</span></span></li>\r\n\t<li><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Georgia, serif;\">Keeps record of students&rsquo; 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