Job detail
Pre-K Teacher Assistant
Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges Inc
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/9/2026
Location
Livingston, New Jersey
Salary
$16 - $18 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The teacher assistant supports the lead teacher in implementing age-Appropriate curriculum and maintaining a safe, clean, and nurturing classroom environment. They also engage in relationship-Building with children and families while participating in ymca events and staff development.
Requirements summary
Candidates should have a cda or 60 college credits/Degree in education, along with experience in curriculum implementation and team collaboration. Applicants must be able to obtain first-Aid, cpr, and aed certifications within 30 days of hire.
associate degreeprofessional certificateTeamworkCommunicationCPRInterpersonal skillsRelationship buildingAEDProblem solvingSafety monitoringChild developmentFirst-aidClassroom managementCurriculum implementation
Benefits
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Medical coverage
- Vision coverage
- Dental coverage
- Employee assistance program
- Paid sick leave
- Prescription coverage
- Retirement benefits
- 403(b) plan
- Professional development opportunities
- Public service loan forgiveness
- Legal plan
- Metro Y program discounts
- Complimentary use of YMCA facilities