Before and/or After School Program Group Teacher - Quinton Township

Shelby American, Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and rapidly growing childcare provider dedicated to creating a nurturing environment for children. As a Group Teacher in our Before and After School Program, you will play a vital role in shaping young minds through engaging activities and supportive interactions. This part-time position offers flexible hours and a chance to make a real difference in children's lives while working with a passionate team. With opportunities for growth and development, this role is perfect for those who are enthusiastic about education and child development. If you are ready to inspire and be inspired, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

On-Demand Pay

Telehealth Benefits

401(k) for eligible employees

Paid Sick Time Off

Career Development

Growth Opportunities

AFLAC Supplemental Plans

Tuition Assistance

Qualifications

• Background check including fingerprinting and references is required.
• Must be medically fit and free of communicable diseases.

Responsibilities

• Guide compliance with NJ guidelines and Healthy Kids policies.
• Create engaging activities and ensure a fun environment for kids.

Skills

Child Development

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

Associate's Degree in Child Development

Six college credits in Early Childhood Education

Job description

WHO WE ARE: Healthy Kids is not just another childcare provider. We are Inc. 5,000's fastest-growing provider of Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp Programs with over 100 locations and growing. We are a certified benefit corporation on a mission to reinvent accessible and affordable childcare for today’s families and create opportunities for our team to do what they love (and feel valued while doing it). Join our award-winning community and dive into a world of excitement, growth, and endless possibilities. Check out what it's like to work with us at healthy kids programs.

We are currently hiring Group Teachers for our Before and/or After School Program at Quinton Township in Quinton, NJ. We're looking for someone who loves working with children and is passionate about creating an environment where kids can thrive.

JOB STATUS: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

PAY RATE: $15.49-$16.00 per hour

JOB CONSISTS OF:

• Guiding Compliance: Ensure that both staff and program adhere to NJ guidelines, Healthy Kids policies, and the rules set by our host school.
• Bringing the Fun: Direct engaging hands-on activities based on the Healthy Kids Way Curriculum, covering fitness, STEAM, academics, arts, and more. Plus, don't forget about homework completion – you'll be the ultimate homework hero!
• Be a Role Model: Create a safe, healthy, and mega-fun environment where kids can thrive. Be the ultimate role model they'll look up to every single day.
• Managing Like a Boss: Assist the Site Director with certain management tasks, including maintaining accurate attendance and registration records, and ensuring proper staffing levels to keep the program running smoothly. You will be the designated person in charge when the Site Director is not on site.
• Keeping Everyone in the Loop: Maintain open lines of communication with parents and family members through the Playground App.
• Team Collaboration: Communicate effectively and regularly with the Site Director, ensuring they're up to speed on daily occurrences and addressing any issues that arise in a timely manner.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associate's degree in Child Development, Child Development Certificate

OR

• Six college credits in Early Childhood Education or Child Development and Nine college credits in Education, Psychology, Health Care, Nursing, or any other field related to child growth or development

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Get ready to ace a background check, including fingerprinting, references, SEL & SCR.
• You've got the green light from your doctor - medically fit to rock all the job duties and free of any communicable diseases including TB.
• You’re warm, friendly, and upbeat. Exceptional people skills are your jam, whether it's with kiddos, parents, or fellow team members. Plus, you're professional, reliable, and always prompt.
• You're ready to bend, stretch, lift, carry (up to 50 lbs.), and basically do whatever it takes to keep up with energetic kiddos!

PART-TIME PERKS:

• On-Demand Pay: Because why wait for payday when you can have your money when you need it?
• Telehealth Benefits: Stay healthy and happy with access to virtual care
• 401(k) for eligible employees: Yep, we're serious about your future too!
• Paid Sick Time Off: Because everyone needs a break sometimes.
• Career Development: Level up your skills and expertise on us!
• Growth Opportunities: We’re growing and we need people to grow with us!
• AFLAC Supplemental Plans: Because we believe in going above and beyond to take care of our team.
• Did we mention certain applicants qualify for tuition assistance? Reach out to us for all the details!

Healthy Kids is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Healthy Kids Programs makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, visit: healthy kids programs.