Early Childhood Assistant — Path to Lead Teacher

Children of America, Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% employee childcare discount

Educational assistance and TEACHschol‑

Employee referral bonuses and recognit

Comprehensive benefits: medical, dent,

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Internal career advancement opportunit

Job summary

Children of America, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Teacher in New Jersey to support early childhood learning for ages 6 weeks to 12 years. You will work with a team to carry out lesson plans, foster a safe and structured environment, and professionally engage with families daily.

The role emphasizes growth into a Lead Teacher position, collaboration with staff, and commitment to ongoing professional development within a diverse program.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 6 months experience in a licensed childcare setting.
• Strong organizational and decision-making skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and staff
• Flexible and adaptable in challenging situations
• Commitment to professional growth

Responsibilities

• Responsible for carrying out daily lesson plans
• Assist in creating a safe, structured, and positive learning environment
• Communicate professionally with parents, children, and team members
• Utilize technology to document and deliver child progress reports
• Exhibit empathy toward children’s emotions and parents’ needs
• Present age-appropriate expectations for children
• Be creative, passionate, and engaged in your work
• Demonstrate willingness to grow into a Lead Teacher role

Skills

Strong organizational

Relationship building

Communication with parents

Flexibility

Growth mindset

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Children of America, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Teacher in New Jersey to support early childhood learning for ages 6 weeks to 12 years. You will work with a team to carry out lesson plans, foster a safe and structured environment, and professionally engage with families daily.

The role emphasizes growth into a Lead Teacher position, collaboration with staff, and commitment to ongoing professional development within a diverse program.