Lightbridge Academy Hoboken Willow Ave (1414 Willow Ave) - Lead/Assistant Childcare Teacher Job description Seeking experienced motivated early childhood lead and assistant teachers with a love for nurturing and educating young children. As a leader, you are a role model for all to follow and create a collaborative and caring learning environment. If you love to make others smile, create "a-ha" moments and are often mistaken for a superhero...join our team and #LoveYourJob! Your Mission When you join the Lightbridge Academy family, you become part of a team of lifelong learners who are passionate about children and families...just like you are. Our nurturing culture isn't only for children, it is for everyone in our Circle of Care! As a leader in the classroom, you embody the Lightbridge Academy Core Values and foster a caring, happy and fun learning environment. Your "We've got this attitude," creates a team of educators that strive for excellence and flourish and develop under your leadership. Job Responsibilities: · Build strong relationships and help all those you touch along life's journey. · Create a nurturing and positive learning environment encouraging children and staff to grow and develop. · Assesses each child's developmental needs on an ongoing basis and implement the Lightbridge Academy program and Seedlings curriculum. · Create a "learning is fun' environment by developing and implementing lesson plans following Lightbridge Academy curriculum. · Maintain a well-kept classroom that helps ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of children. · Observe all Lightbridge Academy policies and procedures and state licensing regulations. · Attend required staff meetings and trainings. · Complete a minimum of 20 hours of ongoing professional development. Requirements: · Bachelor's Degree in education or related field is preferred, Associates Degree in education or related field will be considered · Childcare or preschool experience · Strong time management, leadership and organizational skills · Flexible and able to multi-task · Prior management experience (a plus) · Completion of CPR and First Aid certification Lots of Benefits! *Retention Bonus* Full-Time employees are entitled to an additional bonus of $500.00 upon the completion of 6 months of service. Part-Time employees are entitled to an additional bonus of $250.00 upon the completion of 6 months of service. · Competitive salary As a cherished member of the Lightbridge family, we offer benefits from financial to well-being and beyond. · Competitive salary · Paid time off · Paid training · Opportunity for advancement Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour Benefits: · Paid time off Schedule: · 4 hour shift · 8 hour shift · Monday to Friday License/Certification: · CPR Certification (Preferred) · Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)