Nurturing PreK Assistant Teacher — Early Education Impact

Acquire4Hire; Mountain Lakes (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid time off

Paid professional development

Job summary

Mountain Lakes Country Day School in New Jersey is seeking a caring and enthusiastic Full-Time Assistant Teacher to join our PreK classroom. You will be working alongside one other assistant to support a group of 24 children, aged 4-5 years old.

This role offers a calm, nurturing environment with developmentally appropriate activities and opportunities for professional growth. The schedule is Monday through Friday with hours 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and benefits including paid time off and ongoing

Qualifications

• You should have a genuine passion for working with young children.

Responsibilities

• Support a calm and nurturing environment as children transition from structured activities to the afternoon routine
• Engage children in quiet, developmentally appropriate activities, such as reading, puzzles, art, or imaginative play
• Assist with snack time, including setup, cleanup, and helping children with basic needs
• Supervise indoor and outdoor free play, ensuring safety and encouraging positive social interactions
• Clean and organize the classroom at the end of the day, including sanitizing toys and wiping down surfaces
• Support a smooth and safe dismissal process, ensuring each child is signed out with the correct authorized adult
• You should have a genuine passion for working with young children. This full-time position is available 5 days per week, with hours from 9:00AM-5:00PM.

Job description

Mountain Lakes Country Day School in New Jersey is seeking a caring and enthusiastic Full-Time Assistant Teacher to join our PreK classroom. You will be working alongside one other assistant to support a group of 24 children, aged 4-5 years old.

This role offers a calm, nurturing environment with developmentally appropriate activities and opportunities for professional growth. The schedule is Monday through Friday with hours 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and benefits including paid time off and ongoing