Assistant Teacher
Verified Pay | $14.00 - $16.00 per hour |
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Hours | Full-time |
Location | Pompton Lakes, New Jersey |
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Assistant Teachers at The Learning Experience are not just educators but ambassadors of happiness. They are responsible for creating moments that echo our mission - to make a difference in the lives of children, their families, and the communities we serve.
Compensation: $14.00-$16.00
Core Attributes:
*Reasonable accommodations can be made with supporting documentation.
Compensation: $14.00-$16.00
Core Attributes:
- Passion for Impact: A heart that beats for children's developmental needs and happiness.
- Growth Mindset: An unyielding belief in the potential of every child and an innate desire to inspire a lifelong love of learning.
- Classroom Leadership: Partner closely with teachers to orchestrate a stimulating, welcoming space where children can play, learn, and grow.
- Curriculum Implementation: Support teachers in implementing our proprietary L.E.A.P. Curriculum®, adapting your approach to the individual needs of Infants, Toddlers, and/or Preschool children.
- Safety First: Always prioritize a safe, nurturing environment where children are safeguarded and can thrive.
- Family Communication: Support teachers in regularly updating parents on their child's progress and milestones, leveraging a mix of mobile apps and in-person discussions.
- Center Collaboration: Be a team player. Collaborate with center staff and leadership to drive retention, enrollment, and engagement goals.
- Relationship Builder: Cultivate warm relationships with families and colleagues, fostering an environment where learning and play coexist effortlessly.
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Educational Background: High School Diploma/ GED required. ECE coursework preferred.
- At least 18 years of age.
- Experience: Prior experience in childcare or a demonstrable passion for early childhood education is preferred.
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State Compliance: Must meet state specific guidelines for the role.
- Meet state and federal guidelines including performance level, immunizations, employment physicals and required health and safety training.
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Caregiving Skills:
- Proven judgment to identify and address potential risks in a childcare setting.
- Ensure that children are safe and that their everyday needs are met – this may include diapering, dressing, grooming, and feeding.
- Model and encourage good social skills, e.g. strong communication and conflict-resolution skills.
- Ensure children are kept active, entertained, and engaged in developmentally appropriate activities.
- Exhibit high levels of composure, patience, and professionalism at all times.
- Physical Resilience:
- Demonstrates full range of motion to:
- Stand and walk for extended periods of time without significant discomfort.
- Ability to safely lift and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds.
- Reach, stretch with hands and arms.
- Climb or balance.
- Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Use of a stool or ladder to reach high places as necessary.
- Ability to supervise by sight and sound.
- Most days, employee will be working a portion of the day outside in temperatures ranging from 20F with wind chill to 95F.
- Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job functions.
*Reasonable accommodations can be made with supporting documentation.
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