Afternoon PreK Assistant: Playful Learning & Growth

Leading Edge Extended Learning; Matawan (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Calm Premium Subscription

Employee discount

Perks at Work

Teacher Discounts

401(k) Plan

Aflac Insurance

Paid Inclement Weather Days

Job summary

Leading Edge Extended Learning in Sayreville, NJ is seeking Teaching Assistants for PreK before and after care programs at PBP Cheesequake and PBP Selover. You will work with 3- and 4-year-olds in a warm, play-based setting that helps them build early social, emotional and school-readiness skills.

Afternoons 1:25 pm - 6:30 pm, Monday-Friday (start at 1:25 pm); mornings as needed; up to about 30 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Monday–Friday availability, with the ability to start at 1:25 pm.
• A genuine passion for working with preschool-aged children.
• Reliable transportation.
• Teaching Assistants: childcare or early childhood experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement the Leading Edge curriculum through age-appropriate, play-based activities.
• Support young children with routines, transitions, snack time and self-care.
• Foster social-emotional growth, early literacy, fine motor skills and positive behavior.
• Maintain a safe, clean and engaging classroom environment.
• Maintain program quality according to company and NJ state licensing standards.
• Maintain appropriate child-to-teacher ratios at all times.
• Communicate warmly and professionally with families and school staff.
• Complete administrative tasks such as attendance and licensing paperwork.

Skills

Afternoon hours

PreK care

Preschool setting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Leading Edge Extended Learning in Sayreville, NJ is seeking Teaching Assistants for PreK before and after care programs at PBP Cheesequake and PBP Selover. You will work with 3- and 4-year-olds in a warm, play-based setting that helps them build early social, emotional and school-readiness skills.

Afternoons 1:25 pm - 6:30 pm, Monday-Friday (start at 1:25 pm); mornings as needed; up to about 30 hours per week.