Assistant Teacher

Acquire4Hire; Somerville (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Acquire4Hire LLC is hiring an Assistant Teacher for our Somerville location. The role focuses on creating a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment for all children in our care.

You will support the lead teacher with curriculum, supervise children, and foster positive relationships with families and staff. Responsibilities include assisting with meals, maintaining classroom organization, and observing children to contribute to progress reports and conferences.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with young children in daycare, preschool, or educational setting.
• Passion for working with children and commitment to their well-being, growth, and development.
• Strong communication skills to interact effectively with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Patience, flexibility, and a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the lead teacher in implementing age-appropriate curriculum and activities.
• Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of children at all times.
• Foster positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Help with meal and snack times, ensuring dietary needs are met.
• Maintain a clean and organized classroom environment.
• Observe and document children’s behaviors and progress.
• Engage children in play-based learning activities.
• Support behavior management strategies and conflict resolution.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings to enhance teaching skills.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patience

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDA or related coursework

Job description

About This Role

Ellie's Academy is is looking to hire an

• understand and support the program
• interact closely with children at their level
• keep children within sight and sound at all times
• communicate effectively & professionally with center staff, parents & children
• comply in all respects with all applicable laws and regulations relating to childcare

About This Role

Ellie's Academy is is looking to hire an Assistant Teacher, for their Somerville location; The assistant teacher is responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment for all children within their care. The job description of an Assistant Teacher should entail, but not be limited to the following:

• understand and support the program
• interact closely with children at their level
• keep children within sight and sound at all times
• communicate effectively & professionally with center staff, parents & children
• comply in all respects with all applicable laws and regulations relating to childcare

What You'll Do

• Assist the lead teacher in implementing age-appropriate curriculum and activities that promote social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
• Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of children at all times, both indoors and outdoors.
• Foster positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues to create a supportive and inclusive daycare community.
• Help with meal and snack times, ensuring that children's dietary needs and restrictions are met.
• Participate in maintaining a clean and organized classroom environment, including setting up learning materials and cleaning up after activities.
• Assist with diapering, potty training, and other hygiene routines as needed.
• Observe and document children's behaviors, achievements, and challenges to contribute to individualized progress reports and parent-teacher conferences.
• Engage children in play-based learning activities that stimulate their creativity, problem-solving skills, and social interactions.
• Support the implementation of behavior management strategies to promote positive behavior and conflict resolution.
• Attend staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities to enhance teaching skills and stay updated on best practices.

Requirements

• Previous experience working with young children in a daycare, preschool, or educational setting.
• Passion for working with children and a commitment to their well-being, growth, and development.
• Strong communication skills to interact effectively with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Patience, flexibility, and a positive attitude in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

Good to have (but not required)

• High school diploma or equivalent; Child Development Associate (CDA) or relevant early childhood education coursework preferred.
• Basic understanding of child development principles and best practices in early childhood education.