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  • Substitute Daycare Assistant (Per Diem)
    Substitute Daycare Assistant (Per Diem)
    8 days ago
    $25–$30 hourly
    Part-time
    Woodside, Queens

    This position is for a Per-Diem Daycare substitute assistant* This a Home Based Licensed Group Family Daycare located in Woodside, Queens. We are seeking to hire a Daycare Substitute Assistant. The ideal candidate must be willing to provide child care to infants and toddlers as needed per-diem (based on the attendance/ratio of the children present) in the event additional coverage is needed within the program; commit to overseeing the daily functions of the program, provide a loving and professional environment, while providing leadership experience to both our children and parents. Responsibilities: • Monitor and play with children to ensure safety., • Ensure safety and oversight of all children at all times, • Keep the facility clean and well maintained., • Adhere to local and state child care laws and regulations., • Adhere to company policies and procedures., • Maintain the security of all records associated with the daycare, • Personal care to include diaper changing, toileting, meal preparation, etc., • Maintain cleanliness of toys, mats, tables and chairs, bathroom, sweeping, washing dishes, etc ., • Perform other duties as assigned by Program Provider, • Maintain and upkeep trainings as required by Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), • Be able to provide care and oversight from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm or 8:30 am -4:30 pm Monday-Friday as needed on a per-diem basis (on-call). Please be advised, due to mandated ratios regulations by Department of Health, this may change. MUST BE WILLING TO OBTAIN THE FOLLOWING WITH NO EXCEPTIONS: · Fingerprinting · A Current Medical and Immunization Records (due annually) · State Central Register (SCR) Clearance · First Aid and CPR Certification (Provided by the program upon hiring) · Provide 2 Professional or personal References *2 or more years of childcare experience is required. * As per Department of Health Regulation; candidates must be 18 years or older to provide childcare The ability to transfer from substitute to a regularly scheduled part time assistant is possible Please note: the program is located on the third floor of an apartment building; there is no elevator; the ideal candidate must be comfortable with walking stairs. Qualifications • Toddler care experience, • Infant care experience, • 2 years of childcare experience minimum Requirements Two or more years of childcare experience needed Ability to pass the SCR background check during employment is required ITIN or Social Security Number is required to complete the SCR Background check Annual Medical Examination Two references (Two Personal or Two Professional or One Personal and One Professional Reference). Job Type: Contract Work Location: In person

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  • Head Preschool Teacher / Lead Preschool Teacher
    Head Preschool Teacher / Lead Preschool Teacher
    18 days ago
    $25–$29 hourly
    Part-time
    Downtown Jersey City, Jersey City

    Pay $50,000 – 60,000 / full year of 12 months (equivalent to $24-29/hour) Pay is higher for candidates with more qualifications / experience. Benefits Health insurance · Paid time off (PTO) · Paid federal holidays · Additional paid time off in school breaks unless there is professional development training · Discounted childcare · CDA tuition paid by the school · Referral bonus. Schedule Monday – Friday, 8:15 AM – 4:15 PM, occasional overtime at equivalent hourly rate Type Full-time, in person Start Date Negotiable, latest October 1, 2026 QUALIFICATIONS Education — meeting ONE of these requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Education, Psychology, Health Care, Nursing, or any other field related to Child Growth and Development; OR Teaching Certification from the Department of Education in Elementary Education, Nursery School, Preschool through Third Grade (P-3), or Teacher of the Handicapped; OR Master's Degree in Education or in fields related to Education, Child Growth and Development; OR Montessori education equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree; OR Bachelor's Degree in other fields, plus 6+ college credits and 3+ years of experience related to Early Childhood Education, or Education, or Child Growth and Development; OR Master's Degree in other fields, plus 9+ college credits related to Early Childhood Education, or Education, or Child Growth and Development. Experience: Minimum 2 years in a childcare center or preschool with toddler or preschool age groups (1.5–5 years old), including at least 1 year as a Lead Teacher or Head Teacher. Prior Reggio Emilia experience is welcome but not required. We value educators who are curious, reflective and interested in child-led, inquiry-based learning. Basic skills: Communication skills to speak and write to parents professionally Basic IT skills (Google Drive/Docs, Microsoft Office) Strongly preferred, not required at hiring: College credits in early childhood education or child development — either part of a degree or additional credits beyond the degree Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate Required after hiring: Obtaining the Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate within 2 years — cost paid by the school Compliance: Candidate must pass CARI, CHRI, health checks as required by NJ State before being hired ABOUT THE LIBERTY SCHOOL The Liberty School is a Reggio Emilia preschool in Downtown Jersey City serving young children in a newly built, beautiful, and thoughtfully designed learning environment. We view children as capable, curious, and creative learners. Our teachers observe children closely, build curriculum around their questions and interests, and create meaningful opportunities for exploration through art, nature, sensory experiences, language, movement, collaboration, and play. Our classrooms incorporate natural light, open-ended materials, child-led exploration, learning documentation, and carefully prepared spaces designed to feel welcoming and engaging. The school serves children from approximately 18 months through five years old. ABOUT THE POSITION The Liberty School is seeking an experienced and capable Head Teacher to lead a toddler or preschool classroom. The Head Teacher is responsible for creating a warm, safe, organized, and intellectually engaging classroom while providing leadership to other classroom staff. The successful candidate will combine genuine care for young children with sound judgment, dependable classroom management, clear communication, and a commitment to high-quality early childhood education. What You Will Bring to the Classroom You will lead our mixed-age classroom of children aged 18 months to 2.5 years or from 2.5 to 5 years, working alongside assistant teachers. Teaching • Observe children's interests and build curriculum and provocations from what you see, • Plan across art, sensory, literacy, math, science, music, and movement, • Document learning through photos, children's words, and displayed work, • Support social-emotional growth, self-help skills, and kindergarten readiness Leading • Direct, mentor, and give feedback to assistant teachers, • Set the tone and the routines of the classroom, • Keep the environment prepared, beautiful, and fully stocked Communicating with families • Daily communication at drop-off and pickup, plus written updates, • Lead parent-teacher conferences and share developmental observations Operations • Attendance, allergy and dietary records, incident reports, health and safety routines, • Maintain compliance with NJ childcare licensing requirements, • Growth, • Participate in coaching, reflection, and professional development The Person We Hope to Meet You may be a strong fit for this position if you are: • Warm and responsive with young children., • Confidence leading a classroom and supporting other teachers., • Curious about how children think and learn., • Organized, dependable, and attentive to detail., • Able to communicate thoughtfully with families and colleagues., • Comfortable combining creativity with consistent classroom systems., • Open to reflection, feedback, and continued professional growth.

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