Classroom Assistant

Smart Start Academy; Hoboken (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation policy

Paid bonus days

Flexible Schedules

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development classes

Opportunity for growth

Job summary

Smart Start Academy in Hoboken, NJ is looking for a Classroom Assistant to support the Lead Teacher and enhance classroom experiences. Responsibilities include assisting with lesson plans, communicating with parents, maintaining the classroom environment, and organizing materials for lessons. Ideal candidates will possess a High School Diploma or GED, excellent communication skills, and a passion for nurturing children's development. Benefits include paid vacation, flexible schedules, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Experience at a licensed childcare center preferred but not required.
• Must relate well to parents, children, and staff members.
• Must communicate effectively and be functionally literate in English.
• Must have good attendance and the ability to prioritize.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Teacher with lesson plans.
• Decorate classrooms and bulletin boards.
• Help headteacher communicate with parents.
• Help with cleaning/upkeep of the classroom.
• Prepare materials for activities and daily lessons.
• Help set up sleeping arrangements for nap time.
• Assist kitchen staff with food distributions.
• Open/close classrooms as needed.

Skills

Flexibility for scheduling

Great written and verbal communication skills

Passion for helping children

Energetic personality

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

The Classroom Assistant serves as a co‑pilot to the Teacher and Teacher Assistant. They keep bulletin boards updated, train new assistants, and assist with certain aspects of the lesson plan.

Qualifications and Skills

• High School Diploma or GED, flexibility for scheduling, great written and verbal communication skills, and a passion for helping children unlock their true potential. Experience at a licensed childcare center preferred but not required. We will train the right person. Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must be able to relate well to parents, children and other staff members.
• Must communicate effectively, have an energetic personality and be functionally literate in English.
• Must have good attendance, possess organizational skills, time management skills, and the ability to prioritize.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, training sessions, and academy events as requested.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Teacher with lesson plans.
• Decorate classrooms along with bulletin boards.
• Help headteacher communicate with parents (daily reports).
• Help with cleaning/upkeep of the classroom.
• Prepare materials for activities and daily lessons.
• Help set up sleeping arrangements for nap time.
• Help the kitchen staff with food distributions when meals are served.
• Open/close classrooms as needed.

Benefits and Perks

• Paid vacation policy
• Paid bonus days
• Flexible Schedules
• 401k
• Competitive compensation package with generous benefits
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development classes
• Opportunity for growth with the fastest growing preschool in Hudson County

* Depending on education and experience

Smart Start Academy aims to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting equal opportunities regardless of religious belief, age, color, race, creed, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, political affiliation, ethnic origin, family status or any disability you may have (subject to the exceptions contained in the Human Rights Act 1993).