Discovery Corner Child Care is seeking committed applicants who are passionate about early childhood care and education. Qualified applicants will uphold our mission to respond to the needs of our community, families, and children by providing a secure, loving environment that will support children's growth and inspire life-long learners.

We are currently building our team by accepting applicants for Teacher and Assistant Teacher positions:

Daily Responsibilities: Our Teacher and Assistant Teachers work together:

• Developing and implementing lesson plans
• Meeting the individual needs of the children including feeding and diapering/potty training
• Participating in staff and training meetings
• Interacting with the children to support play, exploration, and learning

• Planning and implementing activities that develop self-esteem and social skills

• Communicating appropriately and professionally with children, parents and fellow staff
• Meeting NJ state licensing requirements

Assistant Teachers are responsible for ensuring compliance with NJ state licensing requirements. They work with Lead Teachers to implement their own lesson plans based on Discovery Corner Guidelines and monthly school themes. Most importantly, they create a positive learning environment in their classroom where children develop a lifelong love of learning!

Required Qualifications:

• Prior classroom experience (Infant, Toddler, PreSchool)

• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices
• Strong written and communication skills, ability to communicate with parents
• must have a friendly, warm and loving demeanor

• understands and abides by NJ state licensing and health department standards
• strong people skills- has the ability to effectively interact and communicate with all -children, peers, parents and community
• organized, motivated and reliable
• must be able to lift up to 40lbs.

• committed to ongoing professional development
• experience working with Procare a plus
• last, but most important- MUST truly love children, want to make a difference in a child's life and value the importance of quality early childhood care and learning experiences.

We are required to wear face covering when working with children. Children over the age of 2 years are also required to wear face covering when feasible. We practice social distancing rules and sanitization procedures.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Signing bonus

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location