Assistant Teacher

Learning Care Group; West Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 22,592 - 23,460; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount

Immediate health insurance

401(k) company match

Paid time off

Education assistance

Job summary

Learning Care Group in West Orange, New Jersey is seeking Assistant Teachers who are passionate about working with children. This role includes following licensing guidelines for child care, maintaining a fun and organized classroom, and communicating effectively with families. We offer flexible schedules, immediate access to benefits, and opportunities for professional development, including ongoing training and tuition assistance. If you love to engage with children and help them grow, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• The ability to meet state and/or accreditation requirements for education and experience.
• Energetic and dependable individuals with a passion for working with children.

Responsibilities

• Ensure daily care of every child while following licensing guidelines.
• Maintain a fun, interactive, clean, and organized classroom.
• Engage in physical activities with children.

Skills

Passion for working with children

Observation and assessment abilities

Effective communication with families

Physical activity engagement

Job description

Join a strong community where all we do is care-for the children and families we serve every day, as well as for our dedicated team members. Our people are our best asset. We listen and we know what you're looking for:

• You want benefits. We support you with a minimum 50% childcare discount, immediate access to benefits, innovative health programs, 401(k) company match, and much more.
• You want balance. We offer flexible schedules that work for you, no nights or weekends, the ability to bring your children to work with you, and paid time off.
• You want opportunity. We invest in your future with ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, credential assistance, and our unique Master Teacher Program.
• You want recognition. We provide a positive, fun workplace where employees are appreciated.

This is more than just a daycare job. It’s a journey, where you learn, grow, thrive—and play—every day. Being a teacher at a child care center is something special. We’re hiring and we want difference makers who will inspire children to become lifelong learners.

Assistant Teachers

• Love to help! Follow all licensing guidelines and company standards to ensure the daily care of every child. Maintain a fun, interactive classroom that is clean and organized.
• Love to engage! Develop your ability to accurately observe, assess, and plan for children, as well as effectively communicate with families.
• Love to learn! Complete extensive training on childcare, preschool and childdevelopment topics.

We want energetic, dependable individuals, with a passion for working with children, who have:

• The ability to meet state and/or accreditation requirements for education and experience.
• The ability to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay $16.40-$17.03 hourly, Bi-weekly and Daily Pay options; based on Position, Education and Experience / any other compensation offered
• Immediate Health insurance (medical, dental and vision), paid time-off and 401K (plus company match) provided for full-time employees.
• Limited medical offered for part-time workers.
• Education assistance including tuition reimbursement and certification available to all employees
• Monday-Friday work week

Learning Care is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.