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Lightbridge Academy

Assistant Teacher (Early Childhood)

Pay: $35,360/yr
Posted: 06/16/2026
Location: Summit, NJ (Onsite)
Last Updated: 2 weeks ago
Hours: Full-Time
Expires: 10/1/2026

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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

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Job Description

If you have a love for children and enjoy fostering their "a-ha" moments… join our team! We are seeking enthusiastic and happy teachers with a love for children and a desire to make a positive difference every day. As a Lightbridge teacher your days will be filled with laughter, learning and hugs! Our nurturing culture isn't only for children, it's for everyone in our Circle of Care. For part time workers, we are looking for 12pm-6pm or 2pm-6pm Benefits of joining our team:
  • Flexible schedules, with no nights, weekends, or holidays!
  • Generous paid time off
  • Flexible pay options to meet your needs
  • Full health benefits including Vision & Dental
  • 401K future savings plan with company match
  • Employee mentoring including hands on training and support
  • Spend time outdoors playing with children
  • Safe and healthy center environment with our advanced air purification system (coming soon!
) When you join the Lightbridge Academy family , you become part of a team of lifelong learners, who are passionate about children and families… just like you are. You will quickly realize that we are more than just a daycare. We are a place where memories are made. Our teachers get to impact the lives of infant, toddler, preschool, and pre-k children while earning the title of early childhood experts! As a Lightbridge teacher, you will: Make children smile through hands on fun and silliness. Create memories that children will cherish and take with them when they graduate. Offer support to parents through daily interactions and communication. Share with your co-workers the joys of creating a-ha moments with children. Build a team atmosphere within your classroom. Fulfill your career dreams, while nurturing little future leaders Does this describe you? You love to have fun and be fun. You smile until your cheeks hurt. Have an "I've got this" attitude. You are flexible and able to multi-task. You make learning fun. If it does, apply now to join our team!
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance Ability to
Commute:
Summit, NJ 07901 (Required) Ability to
Relocate:
Summit, NJ 07901: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location:
In person