Part-Time Assistant Teacher - Afternoon Shift
About The Position
The Learning Experience – East Brunswick is seeking a dependable and energetic Part-Time Assistant Teacher to support classrooms during afternoon and closing hours. The role provides classroom and teacher-break coverage across Infant, Toddler, and Preschool classrooms as needed, helps maintain appropriate ratios, and supports a positive end to the school day for children and families. The assistant teacher engages children in play and activities, assists with snacks, diapering or toileting, transitions, and daily routines, and provides attentive supervision and positive guidance. The role also supports family pick-up and end-of-day classroom routines, helps keep classrooms clean, safe, and organized, collaborates with Lead Teachers and center leadership, and follows New Jersey childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Reliable and consistently available Monday through Friday from 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM.
- Comfortable supporting different classrooms and age groups.
- Patient, energetic, flexible, and team-oriented.
- Must meet applicable New Jersey childcare licensing requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working with children.
- Daycare, preschool, childcare, camp, or early childhood experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide classroom and teacher-break coverage as needed.
- Support Infant, Toddler, and Preschool classrooms.
- Engage children through play, art, music, sensory activities, and outdoor experiences.
- Assist with afternoon snacks, diapering or toileting, transitions, and daily routines.
- Provide attentive supervision and positive guidance.
- Support family pick-up and end-of-day classroom routines.
- Help maintain clean, safe, and organized classrooms.
- Work collaboratively with Lead Teachers and center leadership.
- Follow New Jersey childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements.
Benefits
- Free uniforms.
- Health insurance.
- Opportunity for advancement and career growth.
- Paid time off.
- Training and development, including paid training and professional development.
- Vision insurance.
- 401(k) matching.
- Competitive salary.
- Dental insurance.
- Employee discounts, including an employee childcare discount.
- Flexible schedule.
- Supportive leadership and teaching team.
- Opportunities for additional hours.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
