Teacher Assistant
Over The Rainbow CDC
Location
Bordentown Township, New Jersey
Salary
$16 - $18 / HOUR
Quick overview
Support the social, emotional, and developmental growth of children aged 6 weeks to 5 years through play and hands-on learning. Assist lead teachers with daily classroom routines and maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be dependable, professional, and passionate about connecting with children through active engagement. The ideal candidate brings positive energy, takes initiative, and is open to coaching and growth.
Job description
Benefits
- Bonus based on performance
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Free food & snacks
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Savings bank
- Training & development
Children may not remember every lesson we teach… but they will always remember how we made them feel.
At Over The Rainbow Child Development Center, we are more than a childcare center — we are a family-owned early childhood program focused on creating emotionally safe, engaging, and joyful classrooms for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old.
We are currently hiring a caring, dependable, and professional Teacher Assistants for our Toddler and Preschool classrooms.
If you are passionate about early childhood education, love engaging with children, and want to work in a supportive, heart-centered environment, we would love to meet you.
- What You’ll Do Help create a warm, safe, and engaging classroom environment
- Support children’s social, emotional, and developmental growth
- Engage children through play, conversation, and hands-on learning
- Assist Lead Teachers with daily classroom activities and routines
- Build positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers
- Help maintain a clean, organized, and professional classroom
- Encourage confidence, independence, and kindness in children
- Work collaboratively as part of a supportive teaching team
- We are intentional about building a strong, supportive team culture where children and staff feel respected, valued, and encouraged to grow. You’ll Thrive Here If You:
- Create emotional safety for children
- Bring calm, positive energy into the classroom
- Take initiative instead of waiting to be told everything
- Are reliable, professional, and team-oriented
- Stay teachable and open to growth
- Truly enjoy connecting with children through play and meaningful interaction
This Position Is NOT For You If
- You are inconsistent or unreliable
- You bring negative energy into the workplace
- You struggle with professionalism
- You prefer doing the bare minimum
- You supervise children more than actively engage with them
- You become defensive when given feedback or coaching.
Qualifications
- More than 1 year of childcare experience
- Strong communication and classroom engagement skills
- Reliable attendance and professionalism
- Genuine passion for early childhood education
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Competitive salary
- Bonus based on performance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Free uniforms
- Training & development
- Company parties
- Free food & snacks
- Savings bank