Preschool Assistant Teacher

Lakeland Hills Ymca • Mountain Lakes, NJ

21h

About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated Assistant Teacher to join our childcare program. Working under the guidance of our Childcare Program Director, you will be responsible for the care, safety, and development of an assigned group of children in a nurturing, positive learning environment.

Requirements

• Prior work experience working with children
• Exhibits patience, empathy, and genuine compassion toward young children
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage responsibilities independently
• Working knowledge of early childhood development principles
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk; reach with hand or arms; lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Maintain constant supervision and ensure the health and safety of all children
• Assist with diaper changing, feeding, and daily care routines
• Follow safe sleep and feeding practices in accordance with state regulations
• Administer basic first aid and complete incident reports as needed
• Monitor indoor and outdoor play areas
• Implement age-appropriate daily activities and curriculum
• Model positive interactions and social-emotional learning
• Support speech development, manners, kindness, and empathy
• Create purposeful play experiences that build confidence and abilities
• Foster positive relationships with each child
• Follow daily schedules and maintain program structure
• Ensure classroom cleanliness and sanitization of toys and materials
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding their child's progress
• Collaborate eff ectively with teaching staff and administration
• Maintain compliance with all state childcare regulations

Benefits

• Free Gym Membership including BRAND NEW state of the art Fitness Center. Group Fitness: cycling, yoga, Pilates, etc and a regulation sized pool! See full membership benefits at https://lakelandhillsymca.com/
• Flexible Schedule: Our managers work with our employees to find the right shifts for your schedule.
• Paid Time Off!
• Job Advancement: Your professional growth is important to us! Get experience in childhood education, project management, administration, fitness and so many more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed