Infant & Toddler Assistant Teacher — Growth & Care

Inspired--education; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly work environment

Training and development opportunities

Career advancement

Job summary

The Learning Depot is seeking dedicated Assistant Teachers who are fun loving and caring with a passion for making a difference in the lives of young children. This year-round role emphasizes a safe, supportive classroom and development of early learning skills in infants and toddlers.

You will implement lesson plans, supervise children, and collaborate with a team to provide an exemplary early education. The position requires reliability and a positive role model.

Qualifications

• Must meet all requirements stipulated by the state for this position
• 1+ years of child care experience, specifically with children under the age of 5
• Pleasant/friendly demeanor and an outgoing personality
• Highly professional and dependable
• Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to maintain composure under stress
• Strong organization skills, able to multi-task, and can manage time to meet frequently changing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Able to interact with students of all ages and skill levels
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations

Responsibilities

• Supervises and manages daily functions for a class of children
• A desire to make every moment a teachable one
• A commitment to nurturing, inspiring, and delighting the children in your care
• A passion for creating lifelong learners
• Assesses each child's developmental needs on an ongoing basis
• Provides an attractive, well-kept classroom that encourages creativity, exploration, and decision-making by the children
• Attends all required staff meetings, workshops, and/or school functions as determined by the Director
• Observes all rules and regulations pertaining to the health, safety, and care of children
• Maintains a professional personal appearance, attitude, and work behavior at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Ability to work early morning or closing shift

Skills

Child care

Communication

Customer service

Problem solving

Organization

Multitasking

Job description

The Learning Depot is seeking dedicated Assistant Teachers who are fun loving and caring with a passion for making a difference in the lives of young children. This year-round role emphasizes a safe, supportive classroom and development of early learning skills in infants and toddlers.

You will implement lesson plans, supervise children, and collaborate with a team to provide an exemplary early education. The position requires reliability and a positive role model.