Afternoon PreK Care Assistant — Mon-Fri

Leading Edge Extended Learning; New Jersey; On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Calm Premium Subscription

Employee discount (10+ hrs)

Perks at Work discounts

Teacher discounts

401(k) Plan

Aflac Supplemental Insurance

Paid Inclement Weather Days

Job summary

Leading Edge is seeking Teaching Assistants for PreK before and after care programs at PBP Cheesequake and PBP Selover in Sayreville, NJ. Work with 3- and 4-year-olds in a play-based setting to build readiness skills.

Hours include afternoons 1:25 pm–6:30 pm and mornings as needed, up to about 30 hours/week. Pay for Teaching Assistants is $17+ per hour; great for students of early childhood education seeking steady afternoon work.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Monday–Friday availability, starting 1:25 pm.

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.
• Lead Teachers also plan daily activities, guide Teaching Assistants and serve as a main point of contact for families.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Leading Edge is seeking Teaching Assistants for PreK before and after care programs at PBP Cheesequake and PBP Selover in Sayreville, NJ. Work with 3- and 4-year-olds in a play-based setting to build readiness skills.

Hours include afternoons 1:25 pm–6:30 pm and mornings as needed, up to about 30 hours/week. Pay for Teaching Assistants is $17+ per hour; great for students of early childhood education seeking steady afternoon work.