Classroom Support Teacher

Summary

Kiddie Academy of Upper Freehold is located in Allentown, NJ, providing educational childcare to the surrounding communities. We are seeking a qualified, passionate team member to support in classrooms throughout the building. The ideal candidate will be available Monday through Friday with flexibility to work 3-6 hours per day between the hours of 12:00PM to 6:00PM. Candidates must enjoy working with children.

Duties

• Assists and supervises children during all activities.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, Academy events and parent meetings, as requested.
• Carries out plans created by the lead teacher and utilizes instructional aids and materials for classroom activities, as needed.
• Ensures that appearance, cleanliness and safe environment of classroom are appropriately maintained.
• Assists with ensuring the physical and emotional needs of the children are met daily.
• Assists with ensuring all policies and procedures are being implemented to keep the children healthy and safe.
• Assists children with mealtimes and cleanup.
• Assists with all Academy and classroom paperwork/electronic reports: for example, daily notes, accident reports and attendance reports.
• Assists with preparation and implementation of classroom lesson plans, programs and schedule.
• Ensures that all classroom and outdoor equipment are in good working condition and are used and maintained properly.
• Responsible for attending workshops, conferences and in-service training, as requested.
• Reports any problems to the Lead Teacher or the Academy Director.
• Must be able to lift no less than 40 pounds to at least waist high on a consistent basis throughout the workday.
• Accepts temporary work assignments in the event regularly scheduled personnel are not available; for example, takes full responsibility for the classroom in the absence of the classroom Teacher, or may write, submit and implement a weekly lesson plan.
• Performs other similar or related duties as necessary.
  
  

Requirements

• Must meet all state and local licensing requirements for position.
• Candidate must pass all state medical requirements and have a clear background check to qualify for employment.
• All employees must receive the required amount of training hours each calendar year per state licensing requirements.
  
  

Nice To Haves

• Background in Early Childhood Development- willing to train.
• Child Development Associate
• CPR/First Aid Certification
  
  

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Employee childcare discount
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement