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Preschool Teaching Assistant

Iceberg
Westwood, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 12/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/5/2026

We are seeking a 2 assistant teachers to join our team. The hours for these positions are approximately 8:45-5:15 M-F for full time or 2:00-5:30 for part time, M-F. Candidates must be 18 years-old or older. Please contact us if you are ready to join a passionate team and help children learn and grow

Job Summary

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Assistant Preschool Teacher to join our team. As an Assistant Teacher, you will play a key role in providing a nurturing and educational environment for young children. You will be responsible for following lesson plans, implementing age-appropriate activities, and fostering the social, emotional, and cognitive development of each child.

Responsibilities

- Implement lesson plans that align with the curriculum and promote the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of preschool-aged children

- Create a safe and inclusive learning environment that encourages exploration, creativity, and positive interactions

- Provide individualized attention and support to each child based on their unique needs and abilities

- Maintain a clean and organized classroom environment, ensuring the safety and well-being of all children

- Establish positive relationships with parents or guardians through regular communication and parent-teacher conferences

Experience

To be successful in this role, you should have:

- Previous experience working with preschool-aged children in a daycare or educational setting or rich life experiences

- Knowledge of childhood development principles and best practices

- Strong classroom management skills to create a structured learning environment

- Ability to adapt teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles and abilities

- Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with children, parents or guardians, and colleagues

If you are passionate about early childhood education and making a positive impact on young lives, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our team as a Preschool Teacher

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $ $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17

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