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Position Overview & Classification Position Title:

Assistant Teacher Department:

Teaching Staff /

Early Childhood Education Employment Status:

Full-Time Classification:

Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Supervision Structure:

Reports directly to the Lead Teacher, Program Coordinator, Center Director, and Human Resources Director.

Operational Schedule:

Monday through Friday. Shifts are scheduled within standard center operating hours (7:30 AM - 5:30 PM). This position utilizes a compressed work schedule model as authorized by administration. 2. Position Objective The Assistant Teacher supports the Lead Teacher in executing a high-quality early childhood education program. This role requires maintaining a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment compliant with New Jersey Department of Children and Families (DCF) licensing standards. The incumbent assists in fostering the cognitive, emotional, social, and physical growth of children enrolled from infancy through school age. 3. Minimum Professional Qualifications To qualify for this position under state and institutional guidelines, candidates must meet the following criteria:

Age Requirement:

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Education:

Possess a high school diploma, high school equivalency (HSE), or General Educational Development (GED) credential.

Experience/Credentials:

Minimum of one (1) year of documented experience working with children in a licensed childcare setting or must be actively pursuing a certificate or degree in Early Childhood Education.

Mandatory Professional Development:

Must obtain the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential within the first twelve (12) months of employment as a mandatory condition of continued employment.

Compliance Clearances:

Must successfully pass all federal and state-mandated background checks, including the New Jersey Child Abuse Record Information (CARI) check and criminal history fingerprinting.

Health & Safety:

Must hold valid CPR and First Aid certifications, or successfully complete certification training within the probationary period. Must fulfill all state-required medical clearings, including a negative Tuberculosis (TB) test.

Transportation:

Must maintain dependable, independent transportation to ensure strict compliance with scheduled shifts. 4. Core Performance Expectations Assistant Teachers must consistently demonstrate the following professional benchmarks:

Professional Advancement:

Proactively pursue, track, and complete all milestones necessary to secure the CDA credential within the mandated one-year timeframe.

Safety First:

Always maintain continuous auditory and visual supervision of children to ensure an environment free from preventable hazards.

Developmental Execution:

Apply standard best practices in early childhood education, utilizing positive guidance and constructive redirection techniques to manage challenging student behaviors.

Professional Demeanor:

Exemplify a high standard of customer service, maintaining emotional regulation and a constructive attitude when interacting with children, families, and colleagues.

Mission Realization:

Act as a positive role model, reflecting the core values, ethics, and service standards of Guided Stages Childcare Center. 5. Primary Responsibilities and Essential Duties Essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following tasks:

Instructional Support:

Engage children in play-based learning initiatives, implementing appropriate age-lesson plans and stimulating activities established by the Lead Teacher and or management.

Classroom Management Collaboration:

Partner with the Lead Teacher to implement positive behavioral intervention plans and enforce classroom rules uniformly.

Daily Care Routines:

Provide hands-on assistance with essential daily care routines, including feeding, dressing, diapering, and independent toileting transitions, ensuring strict hygienic practices.

Facility Maintenance:

Execute daily sanitation and organizational protocols to keep classrooms, materials, and common center areas clean, safe, and compliant with health regulations.

Operational Recordkeeping:

Systematically document daily student metrics, including meal logs, nap schedules, diapering/toileting charts, and incident reports.

Stakeholder Communication:

Maintain professional, objective daily communication with parents and guardians regarding student progress and daily activities.

Institutional Alignment:

Attend mandatory staff meetings, professional development workshops, and occasional evening or weekend community events (e.g., Family Nights). Adhere strictly to all internal GSC policies. 6. Physical and Environmental Requirements The physical demands described here represent those necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of this position:

Language Proficiency:

Ability to effectively speak, read, and understand the English language for safety, instructional, and documentation purposes.

Mobility:

Regular and frequent capability to sit, stand, walk, run, bend, kneel, squat, stoop, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs.

Lifting Capacity:

Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds frequently and safely lift or carry a child up to 50 pounds occasionally in emergency or care situations.

Sensory Acuity:

Must possess acute visual and auditory stamina to monitor classroom dynamics and ensure safety compliance across a variable age range (6 weeks to 13 years). 7. Dress Code and Professional Appearance Policy To preserve a safe, secure, and professional learning environment, staff must strictly adhere to the following grooming guidelines:

Attire Requirements:

Clothing must remain clean, modest, and free of stains or tears. Approved attire consists of standard black scrubs Monday through Thursday. Jeans are permitted strictly on Fridays, provided they are free of rips, holes, or excessive fraying.

Branding:

Tops must display the official GSC logo or consist of center-issued promotional t-shirts. Low-cut necklines, crop tops, tank tops, halters, or spaghetti straps are prohibited.

Footwear:

For safety during active movement, staff must wear closed-toe sneakers or closed-toe Crocs (with heel straps engaged). Sandals, flip-flops, slides, heels, or open-back shoes are prohibited.

Safety Precautions:

Hair must be clean and neat; long hair must be secured back away from the face when working with children. Jewelry must be minimal, secure, and safe for an active childcare setting.

Identification:

GSC staff ID badges must be visibly always displayed while on duty. Staff must be prepared for outdoor environments and messy sensory play and should plan outerwear choices accordingly. Non-compliance with appearance standards will result in a verbal warning, progressive discipline, or being sent home to change shifts. 8. At-Will Employment & Disclaimer Guided Stages Childcare Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This job description is a general framework of the position's scope and is not intended as an exhaustive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. In accordance with New Jersey law, employment with GSC is strictly "at-will," meaning either the employee or the employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or prior notice. Management reserves the explicit right to modify, append, or reassign job duties based on the operational needs of the center.

Pay:

$16.00 - $17.00 per hour Expected hours: 32.0 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount Paid time off Professional development assistance

Experience:

Childcare:

1 year (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Ewing, NJ 08628 (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person