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University NOW Day Nursery
Part-Time Assistant Teacher - Older Toddlers and Preschool
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What they do
A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
$37,190 / year median in New Jersey
+10% projected growth
Job Description
University NOW Day Nursery, on the Princeton University Campus has current openings for Part-Time (12pm-6pm) Assistant Teachers in toddler and preschool classrooms. At UNOW Day Nursery, the Assistant Teacher is an integral voice in the planning of classrooms experiences, develops warm, reliable relationships with children and families, and is supervised by the Lead Teacher. Excellent oral communication skills are a must for this position. UNOW Day Nursery is a steadfastly play based child-centered NAEYC accredited center in existence for over 50 years as a non-profit organization and maintains a vibrant partnership with the Princeton University to provide care and education for children 3 months to 5 years. UNOW Day Nursery is a full-day, full year program with regular hours between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm. We strive to foster a staff culture that encourages all teachers to be critical thinkers who value professional growth while fostering positive relationships with the children, families and colleagues they interact with on a daily basis.
Assistant Teachers:
Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent Strongly preferred some early childhood coursework Strongly prefer 1 year or more experience in similar position Strongly prefer 1 year or more experience working with young children All Part-time positions are offered a robust benefits package: Robust individual health insurance options to include medical, vision, dental and retirement plans. Generous PTO (paid time off) package with paid sick and vacation days. Most National Holidays and Holiday related days off, paid snow days. Time during the work day for individual and team planning. Opportunities for professional development and growth. An environment where the early childhood profession is respected, valued and celebrated.Part-Time Assistant Toddler/Preschool Teacher:
The starting hourly rate is $21.72 and will be commensurate with education and experience, 12pm-6pm Daily (27.5 hours per week, 12 months/year, non-exempt status) UNOW is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Base Pay:
From $21.72 per hourBenefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance Application Question(s): We offer working interviews Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. They last two hours 10-12 p.m. Please share what day you are available.Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)Experience:
Toddler & Preschool:
1 year (Required)Work Location:
In personBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development