Assistant Teacher
1 year ago
Lyndhurst
Job Description About Cresthill Academy: Cresthill Academy is a premier childcare center in New Jersey, offering programs for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. With locations in Hoboken, East Hanover, Lyndhurst, and Harrison, we provide a holistic, organic approach to early education. Our progressive curriculum begins in infancy, featuring music and movement, science explorations, and more. We also offer an all-organic meal plan for children on table food, freshly prepared by our Cresthill Culinary team. What You’ll Do: • Support the Lead Teacher in creating a structured, organized, and engaging learning environment., • Assist in easing children into daily routines and supporting their social and emotional development., • Maintain a safe, nurturing, and clean classroom environment., • Help implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans that foster curiosity, creativity, and practical skills., • Support a balanced mix of teacher-directed and child-directed activities., • Interact with children to encourage play, exploration, and learning., • Track children’s progress and assist in preparing assessments., • Uphold Cresthill Academy’s Core Values, educational standards, and program guidelines., • Comply with all applicable childcare laws and regulations., • Assist with diapering and toileting as needed., • Ensure classroom equipment and materials are properly maintained., • Maintain appropriate child-to-teacher ratios at all times., • Patient, positive, and energetic demeanor., • Team player with a collaborative attitude., • Self-motivated and proactive., • Ability to build strong rapport with children, parents, and colleagues., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills., • Proficient with technology; experience with the Tadpoles application is a plus., • Minimum of 1 year of experience working with preschool children in a daycare or early childhood setting (preferred)., • Company-paid health insurance for employees working 30 or more hours per week., • Accrued paid time off starting on your first day of employment., • Opportunities for professional development and training., • Clear room for growth within the company., • Holiday pay and inclement weather pay., • HSA, FSA, and commuter benefits., • Discounted childcare. If you’re passionate about early childhood education and meet the qualifications, apply today with your resume!