Job Description

Summary

The Assistant Teacher supports the Teachers and the Director by helping to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education. S/he must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment. Assisting the staff in implementing a quality educational program and in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents, the assistant teacher observes and documents children's interest and progress, and relays that information back to parents and staff. Assistant teachers are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children's interests and needs under the direction of the Teacher and the Director. Looking to fill one full time position and one part time afternoon position.

Duties

• Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
• Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, order, and availability of classroom materials.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions and progress reports.
• Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
• Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to child care center.
• Follow all center policies and state regulations.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

• A love of children, and a warm, caring and nurturing personality
• High energy.
• Ability to work well with others.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification. (Must be willing to obtain- we will pay for certification.)
• Willing to take required free online training - you will be paid for the time
• Ability to lift a child, if needed, up to 45 lbs.
• Must clear full background check.
• Must pass health screening.

Nice To Haves

• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Child Care center experience a plus, but we are willing to train the right person

Benefits

• Paid sick time, and after one year: paid personal time in addition to paid sick time for full time employee
• Child Care employee discount

About Us

The Peppermint Tree Child Development Center ( has been serving the families of Toms River since 1975. We are proud participants in the State of NJ's high quality preschool initiative, Grow NJ Kids, and have achieved a 4-star rating from the state of NJ for our high quality early care and education offerings. We have four classrooms, and a large park like playground. Our facility is cozy, and our dedicated and qualified staff is warm and nurturing. The Peppermint Tree is state-licensed, privately owned, non-sectarian, non-denominational center that offers a program developed for young, inquisitive minds.

Job Tags

Full time, Part time,

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