Teaching Assistants InfantsToddlersPreschool

The Goddard School of Jersey City (The Waterfront), NJ; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; 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 (The Waterfront) seeks an experienced Teaching Assistant to support early learning in a nurturing, multilingual environment. You will supervise young children, assist with daily care, and help foster independence, social-emotional growth, and love of learning.

Collaboration with staff and communication with families are essential. Requirements include being at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED, a clean background check, and two years of

Qualifications

• Requires state and company background checks.
• At least two years of experience with young children in a professional setting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children in the classroom and playground.
• Change diapers and assist with basic care as needed.
• Engage children through play and activities to inspire learning.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support student progress and safety.
• Communicate with parents about children's daily activities and development.

Skills

Child supervision

Parental communication

Collaborative teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree

CDA certification (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.