What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infant/Toddler Teacher position at The Ginger Tree Preschool?
The Ginger Tree Preschool is seeking a reliable, nurturing, and enthusiastic Infant/Toddler Assistant Teacher to join our team!
We are a family-owned preschool dedicated to providing a safe, loving, and engaging environment where children can learn, explore, and grow. We are looking for a dedicated individual who is passionate about early childhood education, takes pride in their work, and enjoys being an active part of a classroom team.
Responsibilities:
- Provide loving, attentive, and responsive care to infants and toddlers.
- Actively engage with children through play, music, reading, sensory activities, and age-appropriate learning experiences.
- Assist with feeding, diapering, toileting, naps, and daily classroom routines.
- Support the Lead Teacher with classroom activities and daily responsibilities.
- Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and welcoming classroom environment.
- Follow all health, safety, safe sleep, and New Jersey childcare licensing requirements.
- Encourage children’s developmental milestones, independence, and social-emotional growth.
- Communicate positively and professionally with families, coworkers, and administration.
- Demonstrate initiative, flexibility, and a willingness to help wherever needed.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience working with infants and toddlers preferred.
- Genuine love for children and a passion for early childhood education.
- Dependable, punctual, patient, and compassionate.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to remain attentive, energetic, and actively engaged throughout the day.
- Comfortable participating in floor-level play and daily caregiving activities, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to follow directions, accept feedback, and maintain a professional attitude.
- Must meet applicable New Jersey childcare employment requirements.
What We’re Looking For:
Our ideal candidate is someone who goes beyond simply supervising children. We value teachers who are hands-on, engaged, dependable, and excited to make a difference in a child’s day.
We believe teamwork, communication, and consistency are essential to providing exceptional childcare. We are looking for someone who takes initiative, supports their coworkers, and understands the importance of creating a positive and nurturing classroom environment.
If you are a caring, motivated, and dependable individual who enjoys working with young children, we would love to welcome you to The Ginger Tree Preschool family!
Pay: $17.50 - $17.85 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Experience:
- Childcare : 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $18