What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Assistant Teacher position at Appletree Preschool?
We are looking for full-time, dynamic Assistant Teachers with early childhood development preschool teaching experience and excellent classroom skills. The ideal candidates will be motivated and prepared to become a key member of our growing team.
Open Positions Include:
- River Edge, NJ
- Haworth, NJ
Responsibilities and Duties
Key Job Responsibilities/ Essential Functions for Assistant Teachers:
- Energetic engagement and communication with individual children while teaching
- Interact frequently and respectfully with children and parents/guardians
- Create and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans based on our curriculum and learning goals to prepare children for Kindergarten
- Create a dynamic, fun, creative, and interactive classroom experience
- Regular and consistent parent/guardian communication in person and in writing electronically
- Follow all safety and health rules
- Keep the environment safe, clean and attractive.
- Participate actively with the teaching team through communication
- Positive and participative team player with fellow teachers, director, and owners
Qualifications and Skills
Minimum Qualifications/ Requirements:
- 1 year prior experience in a licensed childcare setting
- Superior skills in creating a dynamic, interactive classroom experience
- CPR & First Aid and Food Safety Certifications (Preferred)
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: From $15.13 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Early Childhood Education: 1 year (Preferred)
- Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
- Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $1 - $15