Afternoon Assistant Teacher - Growth & Flexible Schedule

The Learning Experience; East Brunswick Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Advancement opportunities

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Job summary

The Learning Experience in East Brunswick, NJ is seeking a dependable Part-Time Assistant Teacher to support our classrooms during the afternoon and closing hours.

You’ll provide support across Infant, Toddler, and Preschool classrooms, maintain ratios, and help create a positive end to the day for children and families. This role offers a consistent weekday schedule with meaningful impact and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous experience working with children preferred.
• Daycare, preschool, childcare, camp, or early childhood experience is a plus.
• Comfortable supporting different classrooms and age groups.
• Reliable and consistently available Monday–Friday from 2:30 PM–6:30 PM.
• Patient, energetic, flexible, and team-oriented.
• Must meet applicable New Jersey childcare licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom and teacher break coverage as needed.
• Support Infant, Toddler, and Preschool classrooms.
• Engage children through play, art, music, sensory activities, and outdoor experiences.
• Assist with afternoon snacks, diapering/toileting, transitions, and daily routines.
• Provide attentive supervision and positive guidance.
• Support family pick-up and end-of-day classroom routines.
• Help maintain clean, safe, and organized classrooms.
• Work collaboratively with Lead Teachers and center leadership.
• Follow New Jersey childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Benefits:

• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule

Part-Time Assistant Teacher – Afternoon Shift

The Learning Experience – East Brunswick, NJ

Pay: $17–$18 per hour
Schedule: Part-Time, Monday–Friday | 2:30 PM–6:30 PM

The Learning Experience – East Brunswick is seeking a dependable and energetic Part-Time Assistant Teacher to support our classrooms during the afternoon and closing hours.

This is a great opportunity for someone who loves working with children and is looking for a consistent weekday afternoon schedule. You’ll provide support across classrooms as needed, help maintain appropriate ratios, and create a positive end to the school day for children and families.

What You’ll Do

• Provide classroom and teacher break coverage as needed
• Support Infant, Toddler, and Preschool classrooms
• Engage children through play, art, music, sensory activities, and outdoor experiences
• Assist with afternoon snacks, diapering/toileting, transitions, and daily routines
• Provide attentive supervision and positive guidance
• Support family pick-up and end-of-day classroom routines
• Help maintain clean, safe, and organized classrooms
• Work collaboratively with Lead Teachers and center leadership
• Follow New Jersey childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements

What We’re Looking For

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Previous experience working with children preferred
• Daycare, preschool, childcare, camp, or early childhood experience is a plus
• Comfortable supporting different classrooms and age groups
• Reliable and consistently available Monday–Friday from 2:30 PM–6:30 PM
• Patient, energetic, flexible, and team-oriented
• Must meet applicable New Jersey childcare licensing requirements

What We Offer

• $17–$18 per hour
• Consistent Monday–Friday, 2:30 PM–6:30 PM schedule
• No nights or weekends
• Paid training and professional development
• Employee childcare discount
• Supportive leadership and teaching team
• Opportunities for additional hours and career growth

Apply today to join The Learning Experience – East Brunswick and help create a happy, engaging end to every child’s school day.