Infant Assistant Teacher
About This Role
Based in Mountain Lakes, this support staff member opening at Mountain Lakes Country Day School pays $16 – $17.50/Hr and requires no formal early childhood credentials to start.
Mt. Lakes Country Day School seeks mature individuals to work in our Infant classroom with children ranging in age from 4-18 months. This is a very rewarding job if you like working with young children.
Schedule:
- Part-time hours: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- 2 to 5 days per week, based on availability
We offer a rewarding and supportive environment with one of the lowest teacher-to-child ratios in the area. Our assistant teachers play a key role in creating a nurturing and engaging space for children to learn and grow. Responsibilities include participating in developmentally appropriate activities such as tabletop and floor play, reading, art projects, and more.
If you enjoy working with young children and want to make a meaningful impact each day, we’d love to hear from you!
What You'll Do
Duties include:
- assisting children with afternoon activities including art, story time, gross motor play, table top/fine motor activities, etc.
- diapering if applicable
- light classroom cleaning (wiping tables, sweeping floors)
- keeping children safe and open communication with parents and fellow staff
Requirements
You must love working with young children! The position is 2-5 days per week from 3:00-6:00 PM.
Nice to Have
Nice to have some experience working with young children.
Benefits
Benefits include paid time off, paid professional development, and competitive wages.
About Mountain Lakes Country Day School
Mountain Lakes Country Day School provides quality care for infants, ages 6 weeks to 18 months; toddlers, ages 18 to 36 months; preschoolers, ages 3 to 4 years, and kindergartners, ages 4 to 6 years. Classrooms are broken down by age group and activities are planned for small groups on the principles of developmentally appropriate practices using The Creative Curriculum by Teaching Strategies.Our center is open all year with limited closings for holidays and staff training.
Common Questions
What ECE credentials are required for this position?
No credentials required for this role.
What does this position pay?
This Infant Assistant Teacher role pays $16 to $17.50/Hr.
Is this full-time or part-time?
This job is Part Time.
Where is Mountain Lakes Country Day School located?
Mountain Lakes Country Day School is located at 356 US Route 46, Mountain Lakes, NJ