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Job Description Clinton Hill Community & Early Childhood Center is seeking a passionate Preschool Teacher to join our dedicated team. As a preschool teacher, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of young children and help shape their early childhood education experience. We are looking for an energetic and creative individual who is committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for our students. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of early childhood development and a passion for teaching and guiding young children. Responsibilities • Plan and maintain a well-organized, safe, clean, learning environment conducive to the optimal growth and development of children and assure the well-being and safety of the children in his/her care., • Observe and document each child’s learning and development; maintain current (no less than weekly) documentation in electronic student portfolio., • Review the progress of each child and develop weekly written lesson plans to promote each child’s growth and development., • Fully implement curriculum and Preschool Program standards in accordance with the policies and procedures, regulations and guidelines set forth, including developmentally appropriate practices for a preschool program., • Supervise and provide guidance to all volunteers and unpaid interns., • Maintain a cooperative attitude of working together with the teacher assistant, volunteers, parents, and program specialists in planning and implementing activities., • Maintain discipline and supervision of children during all activities, as defined in the Discipline and Active Supervision Policy., • Implement Positive Behavior Support strategies and behavior plans., • Observe children daily to detect signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorder, speech problem, or other special needs., • Ensure daily attendance records are maintained and accurately reported to the office at the end of the month., • Complete quarterly assessment checkpoints and conduct family conferences to discuss children’s developmental progress, needs, and interests., • Ensure full implementation of Individual Education Plans and/or behavior support plans., • Collaborate with program staff to promote and participate in family engagement activities., • Safeguard all classroom supplies and equipment., • Participate in staff meetings, center activities, and staff training as required., • Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, • NJ Preschool–Grade 3 Standard (or CE, CEAS, TE) Certificate, • Prior experience working with preschool-aged children, including children with disabilities, • Strong understanding of early childhood development, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, • Ability to create engaging and lesson plans and activities with strong academic rigor, • Patience, compassion, and a love for working with young children, • Ability to work effectively as part of a team, • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision), • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA), • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D), • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays), • Training & Development

Job DescriptionSalary: Teacher Assistant MISSION: The mission of Marion P. Thomas Charter School is to build culturally rich, transformative educational spaces that cultivate successful, lifelong innovators who use their passions, character, and intellect to better themselves, the greater Newark community, and the world beyond. WHO YOU ARE: • As a Teacher Assistant, you play a vital role in supporting individual students or small groups to grasp educational content efficiently and complete assignments. This pivotal role not only fosters a conducive learning atmosphere but also nurtures your progression towards a teaching career. By actively engaging with students, offering hands-on assistance, and enhancing the learning process, you pave the way for student success while advancing on your path to becoming an educator. Do you have what it takes? • Education and Experience:, • Bachelors Degree required, • Prior experience working with special needs children is desirable., • Possess a valid New Jersey driver's license., • Possess a valid NJDOE Substitute Certification THE ROLE: • Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills., • Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs., • Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests, and assessments., • Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs., • Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance., • Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task., • Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas., • Accompanies students on field trips to assist with supervision., • Constructs, copies, and distributes and uses educational materials as needed., • Assists teachers with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education., • Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement of IEP objectives, etc., • Participates in the IEP process and serves as a resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed., • Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living to maximize their ability to participate in school or learning activities., • Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures, and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs., • Performs other duties as assigned, • Salary range: BA $41,234 - $45,759 / CE/CEAS $46,234 - $50,759, • Term of Employment: 10.5 Months, • Union: MPTEA Are You Ready To Join The Village? Heres what you can expect- • The opportunity to join an experienced, diverse, and mission-driven team that is passionate about educational equity, • Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and Life Insurance policies, • Family Focus: Parental/Family leave so you can care for your loved ones, • Pension: Eligibility for participation in the state pension plan, • Learning & Development: A culture that encourages and promotes professional growth and development, • Bonus We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded. Next Steps: MPTCS is currently reviewing applications on a rolling basis. Due to the high volume of responses received not every applicant will be contacted. If you meet the qualifications, you will be contacted to move forward in the selection process. Marion P. Thomas Charter School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job Description POSITION: Teacher Assistant LOCATIONS: Livingston, NJ (Pillar High School) Status: Full Time Hours: Monday- Friday 8:15 am-3:15 pm; 12 months with approximately 8 weeks paid recess plus personal time Salary: $18.50 Hourly ABOUT PILLAR CARE CONTINUUM: Pillar Care Continuum is dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities and other special needs by supporting personal growth, independence and participation in the community. Founded in 1953 to meet the needs of children with cerebral palsy and their families, Pillar Care has steadily grown and now delivers life-affirming services to infants, children, adults and their families throughout northern New Jersey through 27 program locations. Pillar Care provides specialized programs to meet a wide range of educational, therapeutic, and social needs of people with various disabilities. The agency serves over 1,650 families each year and employs 700 full- and part-time employees. ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY: Pillar High School, an approved private school for students with disabilities, is seeking a dedicated full-time Teacher Assistant to help support our dedicated teaching team in delivering high-quality education and individualized support. The Teacher Assistant will work closely with the Teacher of the Handicapped, assisting in planning and executing educational programs tailored to the needs of students. This role plays a vital part in fostering student independence, socialization, and self-esteem while supporting instructional activities and therapeutic interventions. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Assist in all areas of instruction, including academics, daily routines, special classes, assemblies, therapy groups (aquatic, hippo therapy, etc.), and other school activities., • Support students with daily living skills such as feeding, toileting, and hygiene while promoting independence., • Adapt instructional materials and activities based on individualized student needs and learning programs., • Follow teacher and team directions, working independently to implement lesson plans and classroom activities., • Apply effective behavior management strategies as per school guidelines., • Assist students during arrival and departure from buses, ensuring safety and supervision., • Implement therapist recommendations, including sensory diets, AAC communication strategies, and therapeutic IEP goals., • Maintain a professional and positive classroom environment, serving as a role model for students., • Attend and participate in meetings, conferences, and professional development training., • Perform additional related duties as required. QUALIFICATIONS: • High school diploma required; college coursework preferred., • Experience working with children with special needs preferred., • Eligibility for a Substitute Certificate or previous experience in a similar school setting., • Must pass fingerprinting and criminal history background check. Pillar Care Continuum is an Equal Opportunity Employer: committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Learn more about our schools here: Pillar Care | Special Needs Schools NJ (pillarnj.org) $18.50 hourly Monday- Friday 8:15 am-3:15 pm

Job Description POSITION: Teacher Assistant LOCATIONS: Livingston, NJ (Pillar Elementary School) Status: Full Time Hours: Monday- Friday 8:15 am-3:15 pm; 12 months with approximately 8 weeks paid recess plus personal time Salary: $18.50 Hourly ABOUT PILLAR CARE CONTINUUM: Pillar Care Continuum is dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities and other special needs by supporting personal growth, independence and participation in the community. Founded in 1953 to meet the needs of children with cerebral palsy and their families, Pillar Care has steadily grown and now delivers life-affirming services to infants, children, adults and their families throughout northern New Jersey through 27 program locations. Pillar Care provides specialized programs to meet a wide range of educational, therapeutic, and social needs of people with various disabilities. The agency serves over 1,650 families each year and employs 700 full- and part-time employees. ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY: Pillar Elementary School, an approved private school for students with disabilities, is seeking a dedicated full-time Teacher Assistant to support our dedicated teaching team in delivering high-quality education and individualized support. The Teacher Assistant will work closely with the Teacher of the Handicapped, assisting in planning and executing educational programs tailored to the needs of students. This role plays a vital part in fostering student independence, socialization, and self-esteem while supporting instructional activities and therapeutic interventions. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Assist in all areas of instruction, including academics, daily routines, special classes, assemblies, therapy groups (aquatic, hippo therapy, etc.), and other school activities., • Support students with daily living skills such as feeding, toileting, and hygiene while promoting independence., • Adapt instructional materials and activities based on individualized student needs and learning programs., • Follow teacher and team directions, working independently to implement lesson plans and classroom activities., • Apply effective behavior management strategies as per school guidelines., • Assist students during arrival and departure from buses, ensuring safety and supervision., • Implement therapist recommendations, including sensory diets, AAC communication strategies, and therapeutic IEP goals., • Maintain a professional and positive classroom environment, serving as a role model for students., • Attend and participate in meetings, conferences, and professional development training., • High school diploma required; college coursework preferred., • Experience working with children with special needs preferred., • Eligibility for a Substitute Certificate or previous experience in a similar school setting., • Must pass fingerprinting and criminal history background check. Pillar Care Continuum is an Equal Opportunity Employer: committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Learn more about our schools here: Pillar Care | Special Needs Schools NJ (pillarnj.org) $18.50 hourly Monday- Friday 8:15 am-3:15 pm

Job DescriptionABOUT NEW CITY KIDS New City Kids is a high energy, creative program for and with youth in Jersey City, NJ that is unique in trusting teens with leadership. It is a joyful place filled with laughter and hard work and has an excellent staff of dedicated adults who love children. Our mission is Loving kids for change to create a community of academic, leadership, musical and spiritual development. We employ local high school students as interns to lead an excellent and unique music-focused after school center and summer camp for children age 6-13, which provides a platform for a whole host of development opportunities for children. As kids and teens engage New City Kids, we come alongside them and invite them to know the power of the gospel and to become disciples of Jesus Christ. POSITION SUMMARY The After School Center Assistant will work closely with the After School Center Director to assist in overseeing programming, ensuring ongoing support for students, parents, and overall high quality programming. SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Hospitality/Front desk management Assistant will help manage the foyer, focusing on parent communication, monitoring child sign-in and sign-out, answering telephones, handling discipline situations, etc., • Tuition Payments Assistant will help collect & keep track of tuition payments. This will include updating enrollment records, writing receipts, reminding families, & calling families with overdue payments., • Daily Set-up Assistant will help set up the ASC as necessary, preparing necessary materials and the space., • The Walk & recreation supervision Assistant may be responsible for picking up a group of students from school, walking a group of 10-12 elementary students from a local school to New City Kids. They may also be asked to supervise recreation time outside when the weather allows., • Points systems & class parties Working alongside After School Center Director, assistant will track the points that are awarded to childrens teams, and plan monthly parties for the teams that reach the benchmark., • Safety protocols Assistant will help stock 1st aid kits, manage fire drills, lockdown drills etc., • Special projects Assistant will be asked to assist with a variety of projects throughout the year (e.g.: creating signs and flyers to give parents up to date information on closings and upcoming events; helping coordinate After School Center performances and open houses; etc.)., • Community Time leadership Assistant may be asked to plan and lead a 15 minute activity on a certain day of the week. These vary between skits, helping lead songs, games, etc., • Tutoring floor Assistant may be a part of tutoring the children, either at a particular table or helping oversee systems of a section on the tutoring floor., • Family Communication Assistant will send messages on our communication platform and create signs and flyers to give families up-to-date information on closings and upcoming events., • Academic Tracking Assistant will record students progress through NCKs academic enrichment, • Administration is organized, can manage multiple projects simultaneously, finishes assignments on time, • Affinity for Children enjoys children and is both loving and able to provide consistent discipline, • Christian Commitment is a mature person of faith who strives to make Christ Lord, • Communication able to interact with families & community members to gain trust, discern needs, and represent as an ambassador of New City Kids, • Cross-Cultural Openness is sensitive to cross-cultural issues & relates to people of various backgrounds, • Diligence has a proven track record of being able to finish assignments on time with a keen eye on details, • Dedicated Team Member shows flexibility & desire to serve as a positive team member, • Driving Experience drivers license preferred, • Teachability can submit to leadership, learn from others, and embrace the vision of New City Kids, • Compensation: $20/hour, • Hours: Part time (20 hours/week) during the school year. 2:00pm-6:00pm weekdays, • Starting date: January 2026, • Supervisor: After School Center Director

Job Description EDUCATION: • Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Psychology, or any other field related to Child Growth and Development, • Or Teaching Certification from Department of Education in Elementary Education, Nursery School, Preschool through Third Grade (P-3), • Establish a professional level of rapport with each family to provide quality care and friendly service, • Ensure the safety and well-being of each child by responding to their emotional, social, and physical needs as well as their educational needs, • Appropriately supervise children while always keeping them safe, • Implement positive discipline by teaching and guiding children informing them of what behavior is acceptable., • Have control of your response to difficult behavior and respond in a way that is authoritative, yet kind., • Create and maintain an environment that is clean, organized, and safe for all children, • Always utilize the best and most developmentally appropriate childcare practices and methods, • Engage children in play and in activities that stimulate their development, • Assist children with activities of daily life (restroom use, hand washing, gentle grooming, shoe tying), • Look after children who are unwell or upset, • Follow all program policies and customer service expectations, • Be able to record and observe child educational and developmental milestones and to communicate findings to parents through our all-in-one daycare app, • Plan daily activities that are developmentally appropriate for young children and accommodate different learning styles, • Be able to work in small groups or one-on-one with students in the classroom to reinforce instructional material, • Attend and engage in occasional parent participation events and other events that may be at night and/or on weekends, • Help to prepare daily/weekly lesson plans according to policy, • Assist in the responsibility of daily sheets and the daily activities pertaining to eating, sleeping, and bathroom usage, • Maintain a professional self-image and always project the values of the organization, • Collaborate with the Teacher to identify students’ issues and recommend solutions, • Help teachers prepare for instruction by getting materials ready or setting up equipment. Clearing away materials and equipment after lessons, • Be at least 21 years of age, • Submit to various background checks including those completed through the Department of Human Services and/or State Police Department, • Be CPR and First Aid certified, • Complete a Tuberculosis test and physical and provide a physician’s documentation of both, • Be mentally and physically capable of caring for a group of children alone in a classroom, • Possess time management, writing skills, and people skills, • Have a strong work ethic, be punctual, and have minimal absences, • Have an awareness of the unique needs, behaviors, and habits of young children and have appropriate expectations of their abilities, • Be able to kneel, bend, squat, lift, push, pull, and carry, • Proficiency in another language or creative specialty is a PLUS Candidates will learn about compensation information for this job if an interview is granted. IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Assistant Teachers report directly to the Lead Teacher and/or Program / Curriculum Coordinator with any questions or concerns they have regarding the children or center policy. If these personnel are not available at the time, or if their questions or concerns are not taken care of to their satisfaction, they may then contact the Director. Please keep in mind that the above job description is meant to be a guideline and does not list in detail all the job responsibilities of an Assistant Teacher. Interested candidates should apply immediately through Zip Recruiter Gumedia Nutritional Sciences School actively strives to build a diverse student, staff, and parent/guardian community. We do not discriminate based on age, ancestry, citizenship, ethnicity, family-care status, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, faith, or veteran status. Gumedia Nutritional Sciences School is an avid EEO employer and follows all applicable employment laws. Company DescriptionGumedia Nutritional Sciences School provides exceptional holistic childcare and individualized early childhood educational services for children between the ages of 2 1⁄2 to 6. We are expanding to include care for infants and toddlers.Gumedia Nutritional Sciences School provides exceptional holistic childcare and individualized early childhood educational services for children between the ages of 2 1⁄2 to 6. We are expanding to include care for infants and toddlers.