Childcare Group Teacher and Assistant Director

Healthy Kids Programs; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team dedicated to transforming childcare! As a Group Teacher/Assistant Director, you'll lead engaging programs for children, ensuring compliance and fostering a fun learning environment. This part-time role offers flexibility and the chance to make a real difference in children's lives. With a focus on growth and development, you'll enjoy various perks, including telehealth benefits and career advancement opportunities. Be part of an innovative community that values your contributions and supports your professional journey!

Benefits

Telehealth Benefits

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

AFLAC Supplemental Plans

401(k) for eligible employees

Paid Sick Time Off

On-Demand Pay

Career Development

Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Two years of experience working with children.
• Medically fit and free of communicable diseases.

Responsibilities

• Assist Site Director in compliance with state guidelines.
• Direct engaging hands-on activities for children.

Skills

Exceptional People Skills

Communication

Ability to Lift (up to 50 lbs)

Education

Associate's Degree in Education

Head Teacher Endorsement

Job description

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 150 locations. 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 https://www.healthykidsprograms.com/workwithus.

We're on the lookout for a dynamic Group Teacher/Assistant Director to help lead our Before and After School Program at Frelinghuysen Elementary School in Newton, NJ.

In the event of the Site Director's absence, the Assistant Director will assume responsibility for supervising and managing the program, as well as performing any duties typically assigned to the Site Director.

SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday

JOB STATUS: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

PAY: $15.49 - $17.00per hour

JOB CONSISTS OF:

• Stellar Supporter: The Assistant Director assists the Site Director with ensuring the program remains in compliance set by the state of New Jersey.
• Guiding Compliance: Ensure that both staff and program adhere to OCFS 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 Curriculum, covering fitness, STEAM, academics, arts, and more. Plus, don't forget about homework completion – you'll be the ultimate homework hero!
• Managing Like a Boss: Take charge of essential management tasks, including maintaining accurate attendance and registration records, and ensuring proper staffing levels to keep the program running smoothly.
• 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 your direct report, ensuring they're up to speed on daily occurrences and addressing any issues that arise in a timely manner. By working together as a cohesive team, we'll provide the highest quality of care, foster a positive working environment, and proactively tackle any challenges that come our way.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associate's Degree in Education, Psychology, Health Care, Nursing, or any other field related to Child Growth and Development plus two years of experience working with children.

OR

• Head Teacher endorsement from the New Jersey Registry for Childhood Professionals, Professional Impact New Jersey.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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:

• Telehealth Benefits: Stay healthy and happy with access to virtual care
• Vision Insurance: Keep your vision clear—because we want you to see your future with us!
• Dental Insurance: Smile bright with dental coverage that keeps you healthy from the inside out.
• AFLAC Supplemental Plans: Because we believe in going above and beyond to take care of our team.
• 401(k) for eligible employees: Yep, we're serious about your future too!
• Paid Sick Time Off: Because your health should always come first.
• On-Demand Pay: Why wait for payday when you can have your money when you need it?
• Career Development: Level up your skills and expertise on us!
• Growth Opportunities: We’re growing and we need people to grow with us!

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: healthykidsprograms.com

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