Afternoon Assistant Teachers for Infant and 4s/5s classrooms

JCC MetroWest; West Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Employee discounts

Gym membership

Job summary

JCC MetroWest in West Orange, NJ is seeking part-time Infant/Toddler Assistant Teachers for afternoon shifts (1pm-6pm, 2pm-6pm, 3pm-6pm, 4pm-6pm). Compensation ranges from $18 to $22 per hour, with benefits like PTO after 20 hours/week and a retirement plan.

We value nurturing, reliability, and collaborative teamwork in a caring early childhood setting. Qualifications include strong communication with children and families; CDA certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must understand developmental milestones and communicate effectively with children, parents, and co-workers.
• Child Development Associate Certification preferred.

Skills

Nurturing

Patience

Reliability

Joyful demeanor

Communication with children/parents

Education

Child Development Associate Certification

Job description

Join our Teaching Team! Grow your career using our progressive approach with children in a beautiful early childhood center.

Position Summary

The Early Childhood Department at the JCC MetroWest in West Orange, NJ is seeking Part-Time (afternoon) Infant/Toddler Assistant Teachers. We have an impressive facility, supportive community, and a teamwork-oriented staff. This position is an opportunity to grow as an early childhood professional through on-going professional development and with supportive leadership. We take seriously your professionalism and expertise in child development and child-centered best practices.

Available Shifts

1pm-6pm, 2pm-6pm, 3pm-6pm, 4pm-6pm

• Employees who work at least 20 hours per week have paid time off as well as a retirement savings plan, employee discounts, and gym membership.

Minimum Qualifications

The ideal candidates will understand developmental milestones, be nurturing, patient, reliable and joyful. Must have the ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, and co-workers.
Child Development Associate Certification Preferred.

Compensation

Salaries are commensurate with credentials; range is $18 – $22 per hour.

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 149 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.