Preschool Assistant Teacher

If you love to make others smile, create “a-ha” moments, and develop future leaders… join our team.

As an Assistant Preschool Teacher, you will:

• Support our Lead Preschool Teachers to implement our theme-based curriculum focused on reading, writing, science, technology, and math skills.
• Teach preschoolers through creative arts, music, and activities that promote large and fine motor development.
• Create relationships with parents and provide support through daily interactions and communication.
• Uphold the rules and regulations of Lightbridge Academy and governmental regulatory agencies about children's care, health, and safety.
• Support an engaging work environment by learning, collaborating, and building co-worker relationships.

Benefits:

• No weekends
• Paid Time Off (PTO) starting your first day
• Flexible schedules
• Childcare discounts
• Paid Training for CPR, First Aid, and CDA
• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Group Insurance

Skills, Abilities, and Experience we are looking for:

• 1 year of prior experience in childcare
• Post-Secondary school degree
• Organization, time management, and multi-tasking skills
• Oral and written communication skills

Why work for Lightbridge Academy?

When you join the Lightbridge Academy family, you become part of a team of lifelong learners passionate about children and families… just like you are. As an early childhood education leader, and a key member of our teaching team, you embody the Lightbridge Academy Core Values and foster a happy and fun learning environment, enhancing the lives of infant, toddler, preschool & pre-k children. Your “we’ve got this” attitude creates a team of educators that strive for excellence and flourish and develop under your leadership.

Lightbridge Academy is more than just a daycare. Our teachers get to inspire infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and pre-kindergarteners through our early childhood education curriculum. Our teachers are energetic people with a passion for education and a love for children. Our teachers make learning fun, are kid magnets everywhere they go, are always smiling, and are excited to wear pajamas and crazy hair on special days!

If this describes you, apply now!

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.50 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

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

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Required)
• Time management: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Riverside, NJ 08075 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Riverside, NJ 08075: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $17