Preschool After Care Teacher Assistant
Sayreville
Future Opening: Preschool After Care Teacher Assistant
Part Time • Sayreville
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Training & development
Part-Time | Peace Rose Montessori School | Sayreville, NJ
Are you energetic, nurturing, patient, and someone who truly enjoys working with children? Peace Rose Montessori School is looking for a dependable, caring, and hands-on individual to join our After Care team and provide substitute classroom support as needed.
Schedule:
• Monday–Friday, 1:45 PM–6:00 PM
• Early Dismissal Days: 11:45 AM–6:00 PM
• Hours may vary based on the needs of the school
• Must be 18 years or older
• Monday–Friday, 1:45 PM–6:00 PM
• Early Dismissal Days: 11:45 AM–6:00 PM
• Hours may vary based on the needs of the school
• Must be 18 years or older
After Care Responsibilities:
• Work alongside the Lead Teacher to provide a warm, engaging afternoon program that may include music and movement, outdoor play, crafts, storytelling, art, games, and seasonal projects
• Actively engage with children throughout the shift by sitting and playing with them, building with LEGOs, dancing, reading stories, playing games, assisting with activities, and participating in outdoor play
• Work one-on-one with students who may need additional support, using provided activities with patience and a calm approach
• Assist children with transitions, routines, and age-appropriate needs
• Greet families warmly at pick-up and communicate important information appropriately
• Help keep the Lead Teacher and other staff informed of relevant After Care updates
• Assist with cleaning, organizing, and preparing classrooms and restrooms for the following day
• Actively engage with children throughout the shift by sitting and playing with them, building with LEGOs, dancing, reading stories, playing games, assisting with activities, and participating in outdoor play
• Work one-on-one with students who may need additional support, using provided activities with patience and a calm approach
• Assist children with transitions, routines, and age-appropriate needs
• Greet families warmly at pick-up and communicate important information appropriately
• Help keep the Lead Teacher and other staff informed of relevant After Care updates
• Assist with cleaning, organizing, and preparing classrooms and restrooms for the following day
Classroom/Substitute Responsibilities:
• Support Lead Teachers with classroom activities, supervision, child care, and classroom management
• Provide one-on-one support to children when needed
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom environment
• Step in to assist or cover classrooms throughout the school as needed
• Support Lead Teachers with classroom activities, supervision, child care, and classroom management
• Provide one-on-one support to children when needed
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom environment
• Step in to assist or cover classrooms throughout the school as needed
What We’re Looking For:
• High school diploma or GED required
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Experience with young children preferred; childcare, babysitting, classroom, or parenting experience is welcome
• A genuine love of working with children is a must
• Patient, caring, kind, dependable, and flexible
• Upbeat, energetic team player with a positive attitude
• Comfortable actively participating with children rather than simply supervising
• Able to sit on the floor with children and get up and down as needed
• Able to lift and carry a child weighing approximately 40 lbs. several times during the day if needed
• Willing to assist with cleaning, classroom setup, and other responsibilities as part of the team
• High school diploma or GED required
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Experience with young children preferred; childcare, babysitting, classroom, or parenting experience is welcome
• A genuine love of working with children is a must
• Patient, caring, kind, dependable, and flexible
• Upbeat, energetic team player with a positive attitude
• Comfortable actively participating with children rather than simply supervising
• Able to sit on the floor with children and get up and down as needed
• Able to lift and carry a child weighing approximately 40 lbs. several times during the day if needed
• Willing to assist with cleaning, classroom setup, and other responsibilities as part of the team
What We Offer:
• A supportive and welcoming school community
• Opportunity for growth within the school
• Pay based on experience and level of education
• A rewarding opportunity to make a positive difference in children’s days
• A supportive and welcoming school community
• Opportunity for growth within the school
• Pay based on experience and level of education
• A rewarding opportunity to make a positive difference in children’s days
This is an active, hands-on position. We are looking for someone who enjoys being involved with the children, working collaboratively with coworkers, and helping wherever needed.
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!
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Compensation: $16.00 - $16.50 per hour
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