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.
Part-Time Preschool Teaching Assistant The Village Babies Development Center, LLC - 2.7 South Orange, NJ Job Details Part-time $18 - $21 an hour 1 hour ago Qualifications School experience Spanish Teamwork English High school diploma or GED Child safety supervision Collaborative teaching Student safety monitoring Full Job Description
VILLAGE BABIES DEVELOPMENT CENTER, LLC
|South Orange, NJ|
Part-Time Location:
South Orange, New Jersey Job Type:
Part-Time Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 12:00 PM-6:00
PM Pay Range:
$18.00 - $21.00 per hour A prominent and well-established preschool is seeking a warm, dependable, and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support our classroom teachers and help create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for young children. The ideal candidate enjoys working with children, is a positive team player, and understands the importance of patience, professionalism, and consistency in an early childhood setting. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about early childhood education and enjoys being part of a collaborative school community. Teachers will implement high-quality instruction aligned with the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) Preschool Teaching and Learning Standards while fostering curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning. What You'll Do Support the lead teacher with daily classroom activities and routines Assist with implementing engaging, developmentally appropriate lesson plans aligned with: New Jersey Preschool Teaching and Learning Standards Help create a warm, engaging, and nurturing classroom environment Provide attentive supervision and support to children throughout the school day Assist children with classroom routines, transitions, meals, toileting, and other age-appropriate needs Encourage positive social interactions, cooperation, and respectful behavior Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom Prepare classroom materials and assist with setup and cleanup Work collaboratively with the lead teacher and other members of the teaching team Communicate respectfully and professionally with children, families, and colleagues Follow classroom policies, school procedures, and health and safety requirements Support school activities, special events, and other responsibilities as needed Serve as a positive role model for young children What You'll Need Previous experience working with young children preferred A genuine interest in working with preschool-aged children Warm, patient, and nurturing demeanor Dependable, responsible, and punctual Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work effectively as part of a teaching team Ability to follow direction while also taking initiative when appropriate Professional demeanor and positive attitude Ability to remain calm, attentive, and patient in a busy classroom environment Strong commitment to children's safety and well-being Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus What We're Looking For We are looking for someone who is reliable, caring, energetic, and team-oriented. The right candidate will understand that working with young children requires patience, flexibility, attentiveness, and a genuine commitment to creating a positive classroom experience. Previous preschool or childcare experience is highly valued, but we are also interested in candidates who demonstrate the right attitude, professionalism, and enthusiasm for working with young children.
Schedule & Compensation Part-Time Hours:
Monday-Friday, 12:00 PM-6:00
PM Pay Range:
$18-21 per hour Education Highschool Diploma or equivalent (Required)
Job Type:
Part-time Work Location:
In Person Pay:
$18.00 - $21.00 per hour Expected hours: 30.0 per week
