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Lower School Teaching Assistant
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Saddle River Day School
Saddle River, NJ (In Person)
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Lower School Teaching Assistant Saddle River Day School - 3.6 Saddle River, NJ Job Details Full-time $30,000 - $32,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits 403(b) matching Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k) matching 403(b) Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications School experience Elementary Education Early childhood education Working with students Teaching experience with young children Working with elementary school students Associate's degree Child Development Associate Certification Early Childhood Education Full Job Description Saddle River Day School, a close community of learners, is looking for a full-time Lower School Teaching Assistant to join our team for the 2026-2027 school year. This position would work with students in first through fourth grades. Our mission includes developing caring, ethical contributors to society, and our faculty strive to provide students with opportunities to explore material, engage deeply with content, and apply learned skills. We are seeking a team member who possesses a growth mindset and who can form dynamic relationships with students as well as colleagues based on positivity and collegiality. Responsibilities Work closely with the lead classroom teacher and members of the Lower School team to support the emotional, physical, and academic growth of young learners Assist lead teachers with daily classroom routines, classroom management and lesson implementation Support students during whole-group, small-group, and individual activities Help foster a warm, inclusive classroom community where each child feels valued and known Supervise students during lunch, recess, transitions, rest time, and other daily activities Collaborate with classroom teachers, Special Area teachers, and specialists to support the needs of all learners Communicate professionally and positively with colleagues and families, as appropriate Remain flexible and responsive to the changing needs of young children and the school day Qualifications Hold a Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate, or an associate's or bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or a related field Have experience working with children in an elementary school setting (other relevant experiences will be considered)