Infant Teachers Assistant 930am to 6pm daily

The Learning Gate; Raritan (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to supervise and manage infant classrooms. This role is pivotal in providing a nurturing environment for young children, ensuring their safety and development through well-planned activities tailored to their individual needs. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in early childhood education, exhibit patience and creativity, and demonstrate effective leadership skills. Join a team that values caring, respect, and responsibility, where every day offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and their families.

Benefits

401(k)

Dental insurance

Free uniforms

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in early childhood education with a focus on infant classrooms.
• Must be sensitive, patient, and able to lead effectively.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage infant classrooms ensuring safety and nurturing.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities.

Skills

Early Childhood Education

First Aid Training

CPR Certification

Communication Skills

Creativity

Leadership

Education

Child Development Associate (CDA)

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Benefits:

1. 401(k)
2. Dental insurance
3. Free uniforms
4. Paid time off
5. Training & development
6. Vision insurance

General Function:

The individual selected for this position will be responsible for the general supervision and management of the Infant classrooms.

Requirements:

The person selected must be professionally prepared as an experienced teacher of young children, especially in the field of early childhood education and must be able to meet the requirements of the Office of Licensing for the state of New Jersey. This person must be sensitive and mature and can relate well to both children and adults. This person must have personality, patience, creativity, and the ability to provide leadership and stability for program continuity. This person must have evidence of training in First Aid and Infant-Child CPR (or willingness to be trained). A Child Development Associate credential (CDA) or an associate degree in early childhood education or related field is preferred.

Principal Activities:

1. Planning, supervising, and implementing the program in accordance with the philosophy and policies of The Learning Gate, Office of Licensing and Grow NJ Kids.
2. Being responsible for the safety, security, and nurturing of the children always assigned to the classrooms.
3. Gearing the program to the needs of individual children, recognizing their differences, special interests, handicaps, abilities and individual styles and pace of learning socialization skills.
4. Effectively creating and executing developmentally appropriate activity plans on a weekly or monthly basis, reflecting consideration for individual children’s needs, interest, and abilities.
5. Documenting attendance, accident reports, medication waivers, and daily care sheets for each child in compliance with The Learning Gate and licensing regulations.
6. Always treating all children with dignity and respect, recognizing that each has his/her unique qualities, gifts, and needs.
7. Greeting every child, parent, fellow staff and visitor with a smile and friendliness.
8. Being responsible for the ordered arrangement, appearance, décor and learning environment for the classrooms.
9. Conducting parent conferences on children’s adjustment to the classroom and appropriate Center behavior on an as needed basis, and in a professional manner.
10. Preparing bi-annual progress reports for each child in his/her classroom.
11. Preparing and submitting monthly newsletter entries and weekly lesson plans.
12. Assisting the Lead Teacher in explaining your classroom program to visitors.
13. Assisting Lead Teacher to ensure smooth coordination of all classroom activities.
14. Assisting the Site Director in obtaining appropriate and informative teacher training activities.
15. Building and maintaining effective communication lines with the children, parents, fellow staff, and the Site Director.
16. Assisting the Lead Teacher with the ongoing Center evaluation process regarding the procedures needed to assess the developmental levels of the children we serve.
17. Attending all staff meetings and conferences of professional organizations appropriate for Early Childhood educators, occasionally as a representative of the Center.
18. Assuming any other duties as requested by professional staff of The Learning Gate.
19. Will oversee as needed and parent requested feeding of every child in a clean, sanitary, and safe manner.
20. Will oversee the practice of a regular schedule and as needed diapering procedures so that no child is allowed to be wet or soiled for more than 5 minutes.
21. Must model the values of caring, honesty, integrity, respect, responsibility.
22. Function as a cooperative, productive member of The Learning Gate team.

Essential Functions:

The job requires assistance with toileting, feeding, cleaning and personal hygiene assistance. Pushing a buggy, lifting to 50 lbs., bending, stooping, sitting on child sized chairs, changing diapers, toileting children, climbing, reaching, carrying, or holding children up to 50 lbs. Must be able to visually and physically supervise children and staff. Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing and in such a way as to be easily understood by children, staff, and parents. Must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.