What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Teacher position at Kiddie Academy Of Upper Freehold, NJ?
We are a family-owned educational childcare center in Allentown, NJ looking for reliable and enthusiastic team members! Our teachers provide a stimulating, safe and developmentally appropriate educational environment where children can develop cognitive, social, emotional and physical skills. Our teachers are responsible for the daily planning, management and supervision of the classroom and children, as well as ensuring all parents, children and staff concerns are appropriately addressed. This position is full time Monday-Friday, within the hours of 8:00am to 6:00pm.
Other job responsibilities include:
- Ensuring all policies and procedures to keep the children healthy and safe are being implemented.
- Creating activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration and problem solving appropriate to the developmental levels and learning styles of children through interest areas.
- Assisting and supervising children during all activities.
- Completing all Academy and classroom paperwork: for example, daily notes, student accident reports, attendance reports.
- Attending and participating in staff meetings, Academy events and parent meetings, as requested.
- Assisting children with mealtimes and cleanup.
- Interacting with parents and maintaining open communication to encourage family engagement.
Qualifications
- Must have high school diploma or equivalent and be 18 years of age.
- Prior experience in the child care field a plus.
- Passion for children and education
Employment Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Paid Vacation Time
- Employee Childcare Discount
- Retirement plan with company matching
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
Common surfaces are sanitized regularly
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Allentown, NJ: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
- Childcare center: 1 year (Preferred)
- Childcare: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $17