Early Childhood - Assistant Teachers

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

Little Wonders of Lopatcong is now immediately hiring assistant teachers!

Share your love of indoor and outdoor learning and help create a future generation with an appreciation of the natural world and their place in it.

Little Wonders has an exciting opportunity for passionate and energetic educators to join our team as assistant teachers.. You'll bring your creativity and passion to a team of educators that works closely with families to make a difference in the lives of children every day. If you enjoy spending time outdoors, love getting messy and understand that having fun in learning is a necessary part of a child's early developmental success, then this is the place for you! Reach out to us today and let the fun begin!

About Little Wonders

Little Wonders has been providing quality care for families in and around Lopatcong and Phillipsburg for almost 15 years. Our Grow NJ Kids quality rating, state approved curriculum and assessment tools, small class sizes and our beautiful natural outdoor play spaces, create a program where play and learning go hand in hand.

Position Overview

Assistant Teachers are responsible for working with lead teachers to implement learning activities and manage the day-to-day operational activities of our indoor and outdoor classrooms. Assistant teachers should have an understanding of children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to help ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. Assistant teachers must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, as well as being able to work effectively as part of an early education team.

Assistant teacher responsibilities include:

• Assisting lead teacher in implementing activities in accordance with curriculum objectives, developmentally appropriate practice and program philosophy
• Supervising children in the classrooms and the outdoor spaces
• Help establish and maintain order in the classroom
• Maintain open communication with parents and co-workers
• Maintain clean and safe indoor and outdoor spaces
• Help to maintain and complete required documentation and reports
• Maintain professional appearance, mannerisms and support center's philosophy and educational objectives
• Engage in on-going staff development, trainings and staff meetings

Assistant teacher candidate shall meet the following minimum requirements for consideration:

• High School diploma or GED
• Minimum 1 year childcare experience
• Knowledge of child development
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• High energy and creativity
• Able to work as part of a team
• Must be able to pass NJ Licensing background checks

The following qualifications are preferred but not required:

• First Aid & CPR certification
• CDA (Child Development Associate), Associate's Degree in ECE or related field, ECE credits
• Flexibility for opening and closing hours

Additional benefits include:

• Paid Leave
• Sick Leave
• Child Care Discount
• Paid training and workshops
• Continuing education scholarship opportunities
• Access to Retire Ready NJ for retirement savings
• Access to tuition assistance for qualifying employees
• Supply reimbursement
• Mentoring from on-site Director and qualified Grow NJ Kids technical assistant specialists

Little Wonders Childcare & Learning Center is a Grow NJ Kids rated center located in scenic Warren County, New Jersey. Our certified and experienced teachers provide a quality childcare program for students ages 6 weeks to 12 years. Following a state approved curriculum that is aligned with both New Jersey Birth to Three Early Leaning Standards and The New Jersey Department of Education's Preschool Teaching and Learning Standards, our staff provides students with opportunities to grow and explore across multiple domains of learning and development.