Teaching Assistants (Infants/Toddlers/Preschool)

The Goddard School; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

401(k)

Job summary

The Goddard School of Jersey City is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to support our preschool classrooms. You will supervise children, assist with daily activities, and support teachers in delivering a engaging, nurturing learning environment.

Qualities include patience, reliability, and strong communication with parents and staff. Position offers competitive pay and benefits; evening and weekend shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Pass state and company background checks.
• At least two years of experience with young children.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children.
• Change diapers.
• Play with and inspire children.
• Collaborate with colleagues.
• Communicate with parents.

Skills

Experience with children

Background checks

Age 18+

Education

High school

Associate degree (Preferred)

CDA, Preferred

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• 401(k)

We are seeking experienced and dedicated Teaching Assistant to work with children at The Goddard School of Jersey City. Some responsibilities may include Supervision of children, changing diapers, playing with, and inspiring children, collaborating with colleagues, and communicating with parents.

At Goddard we focus on each child’s individual growth. We develop their independence, social-emotional growth, love for learning and communication skills. Our students learn to respect themselves, others, and the world. Our school is place that fosters positive relationships with their peers, celebrate differences and values inclusion and belonging.

We seek to empower Teaching Assistants, children, and parents to achieve their potential and life's purpose. beyond an ordinary preschool, The Goddard School of Jersey City teaches children ages two months through six years in three languages (English, Spanish, and Mandarin). Our inquiry-based child- centered curriculum allow children to We seek to acquire and retain excellent teachers with a culture of appreciation, support, and professionalism.

As a teacher assistant, you will need to be:

• At least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED
• Pass required state and company background checks.
• At least two years of experience working with young children in a professional setting.

Education:

• High school or equivalent
• Associate degree (Preferred)
• CDA, Preferred

Each Goddard School location is privately owned and operated by Goddard Franchisor LLC franchisees. The Goddard School franchise owner(s) are the employers at each school, and the franchise owner(s) set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary by location.