Assistant Teacher

Inspired Education LLC; Lincoln Park (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Make a difference in a child's life

Respectful team environment

Clear expectations and resources

Training and development opportunities

Opportunity to advance

Friendly work environment

Job summary

Happy Days Preschool of Edison is seeking dedicated Assistant Teachers who are fun loving, caring, and passionate about making a difference in the lives of young children. This year-round role emphasizes responsible, reliable team members who model positive behavior for infants and toddlers.

The role involves implementing lesson plans, supervising daily activities, and preparing materials for activities that foster physical, social, and emotional growth in a safe, organized environment.

Qualifications

• Must meet all state requirements for this position.
• Minimum 1 year of child care experience with children under age 5.
• Pleasant/friendly demeanor and outgoing personality.
• Professional and dependable with strong communication skills.
• Able to work early morning or closing shift.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage daily class functions for a group of children.
• Implement lesson plans and lead activities that support physical, social, and emotional growth.
• Prepare materials and classroom for activities in a safe, organized, and productive manner.
• Attend staff meetings and school functions as required by the Director.
• Maintain a professional appearance, attitude, and work behavior.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Childcare experience

Communication

Lifting required (40 lbs)

Job description

We are currently looking for dedicated Assistant Teachers who are fun loving and caring individuals, with a passion for making a difference in the lives of young children. Our teachers are highly responsible and highly reliable! We are looking for a positive role model for our young students! This is a year- round position. We are here to provide our students with an exemplary early education!

We are specifically looking for individuals with prior experience working with infants and toddlers.

Being part of the Happy Days Preschool of Edison Team include:

• The opportunity to make a difference in a child's life
• A working environment in which team members respect one another
• Clear expectations, necessary resources, and support to meet children’s needs
• Training and opportunities for continual learning and development for staff
• Opportunity to advance
• Friendly work environment

A teacher assistant is responsible for general classroom management and supervision, which includes the personal care, hygiene, and positive discipline of the children. The Teacher implements the lesson plans which includes activities for children that stress physical, social, and emotional growth and provides materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in active play. The Teacher prepares materials and classrooms for class activities and conducts all activities in a safe, organized, and productive manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Supervises and manages daily functions for a class of children
• A desire to make every moment a teachable one
• A commitment to nurturing, inspiring, and delighting the children in your care
• A passion for creating lifelong learners
• Assesses each child's developmental needs on an ongoing basis
• Provides an attractive, well-kept classroom that encourages creativity, exploration, and decision-making by the children
• Attends all required staff meetings, workshops, and/or school functions as determined by the Director
• Observes all rules and regulations pertaining to the health, safety, and care of children
• Maintains a professional personal appearance, attitude, and work behavior at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Ability to work early morning or closing shift

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must meet all requirements stipulated by the state for this position
• 1+ years of child care experience, specifically with children under the age of 5.
• Pleasant/friendly demeanor and an outgoing personality
• Highly professional and dependable
• Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to maintain composure under stress
• Strong organization skills, able to multi-task, and can manage time to meet frequently changing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Able to interact with students of all ages and skill levels
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Assistant teaching: 1 year