State Pre-K Assistant Teacher

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; Medford Township (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Learning Care Group, Inc. is hiring a State Pre-K Assistant Teacher to instruct 4-year-olds and prepare them for Kindergarten. You will follow licensing requirements and center standards while engaging with families and planning developmentally appropriate activities.

We value curious, inventive, and open-hearted individuals who can work indoors or outdoors and meet state education requirements. Training and career growth opportunities are offered in a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field.
• Active CDA in Preschool preferred or equivalent.
• Experience in a licensed childcare center or related field.
• Must meet state education and center requirements.

Responsibilities

• Follow licensing guidelines and company standards to ensure daily care of each child.
• Observe, assess, and plan for children and communicate with families.
• Complete extensive training on child care, preschool, and development topics.
• Implement curriculum and create engaging, age-appropriate activities.

Skills

Observation & assessment

Family communication

Curriculum implementation

Adaptability

Education

Associates in ECE or related

Active CDA in Preschool

Job description

Job Description

The State Pre-K Assistant Teacher is responsible for instructing 4-year old's, based on needs of each child, and the requirements of the program. We want change makers who never stop being curious, inventive, and open-hearted to prepare children for Kindergarten and beyond.

As an Assistant Teacher, you are:

• Caring! Follow all licensing guidelines, company standards and grant program requirements to ensure the daily care of every child in your classroom.
• Engaged! Develop your ability to accurately observe, assess, and plan for children, as well as effectively communicate with families.
• Knowledgeable! Complete extensive training that provides insight on child care, preschool and development topics.
• Creative! Implement curriculum while creating fun, interactive learning experiences for the children.

We want energetic, dependable, passionate individuals who have:

• Associates in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related or an active CDA in Preschool.
• Experience in a licensed childcare center or related field.
• The ability to meet state requirements for education and our center requirements.
• Able to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.

About Us

Learning Care Group, Inc. is North America's second-largest for-profit childcare provider and a leader in early childhood education. We offer specialized programs for children from 6 weeks to 12 years, delivered through our unique family of brands. Our commitment to excellence drives us to create cutting-edge facilities, equipped with advanced technology and expertly crafted curriculum designed by our in-house Education team.

Our Promise

We strive to make a meaningful impact on every child, their families, and the communities we serve. From infants to school-age students, our comprehensive, research-based curriculum supports holistic child development in a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment. As experts in childcare and early education, we prepare children for school, instill a lifelong love of learning, and build a strong foundation for their future success