Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Skip to job details
SE
Spring Education Group
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Career Insights for Teacher Assistant
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on New Jersey data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
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
Spring Education Group's Early Childhood Education Division includes nearly 150 schools offering services from infant care through Pre-K/K programs, as well as summer camp and after-school programs. Our locations span a nationwide geographic footprint and a diverse array of pedagogical approaches — including our proprietary Links to Learning curriculum that draws from the collective expertise of renowned early-age educators such as Dewey, Piaget and Vygotsky; Montessori schools that embrace both accredited Montessori methods - AMI (Association Montessori Internationale) and AMS (American Montessori Society); and progressive language immersion programs in Mandarin and Spanish. Chesterbrook Academy is seeking a caring, creative, and enthusiastic Twos Assistant Teacher to join our early childhood education team! Our twos program is all about discovery, independence, and building the foundation for a lifetime love of learning. As a Twos Assistant Teacher, you'll guide curious little learners through hands-on experiences that encourage exploration, language development, and social growth — all within a nurturing, safe, and fun classroom environment. What You'll Do
- Create engaging, age-appropriate lessons and activities that support each child's development.
- Foster social-emotional growth by modeling kindness, patience, and problem-solving.
- Maintain consistent routines that help toddlers feel secure as they grow more independent.
- Build meaningful relationships with families through daily communication and collaboration.
- Partner with your co-teachers and school leaders to uphold a supportive classroom culture. Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years old and meet state licensing requirements.
- CDA or degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.
- Prior experience in a licensed childcare center.
- Positive attitude, dependable work ethic, and passion for helping children learn through play and exploration.
- Authorization to work in the United States Why Join Chesterbrook Academy
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- Supportive team environment with room to grow into future leadership roles.
- A rewarding opportunity to shape young minds and inspire the next generation of learners.
Benefits
- Professional Development
- Dental Insurance