What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher Assistant in Bumble Waddler Classroom 12month-18 months position at Busy Bees of Palisade Daycare & Learning Center?
ABOUT BUSY BEES
At Busy Bees, we don’t just care for children, we invest in them. Our mission is to support each child’s strength through a growth mindset in a high quality, safe, and loving environment. Our Bumble Waddler classroom is a joyful, busy, beautiful space where little ones between 12 and 18 months are discovering the world for the very first time.
We live by six core values: Be Kind. Be Patient. Be Joyful. Be Faithful. Be a Family. Be Fun.
If you believe that what happens in the first years of a child’s life matters deeply, and that showing up with joy and consistency is a calling and not just a job, you belong here.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Support the Lead Teacher in delivering a nurturing, developmentally appropriate classroom experience for infants ages 12 to 18 months
Build warm, trusting relationships with each child and their family
Follow daily routines including feeding, diapering, napping, and sensory play with consistency and care
Observe and document milestone moments that families treasure
Maintain a safe, clean, and stimulating classroom environment at all times
Collaborate with the full Busy Bees team because we genuinely do life together here
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
High school diploma or equivalent required. CDA, AA in Early Childhood Education, or related coursework strongly preferred
Experience working with infants or toddlers in a licensed childcare or educational setting
Ability to pass a New Jersey background check and meet all state licensing requirements
CPR and First Aid certified or willing to obtain upon hire
Physically able to lift, carry, and move with children throughout the day
Someone who shows up in character, in consistency, and in heart
WHAT WE OFFER
A team culture that truly feels like family
Supportive leadership invested in your professional growth
Structured onboarding and training
Competitive pay based on experience
Health benefits available
The privilege of shaping a child’s very first experiences of the world
READY TO JOIN THE HIVE
We are not looking for someone to fill a seat. We are looking for our next Busy Bee.
Pay: $16.30 - $17.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $18