The Goddard School of Fairfield (Little Falls Road), NJ·Fairfield, New Jersey
The assistant teacher will support the lead teacher in the infant and one-year-old classrooms by supervising children and facilitating daily programs. Responsibilities include maintaining classroom ratios, ensuring child safety, and providing a nurturing educational environment.
Free uniforms Opportunity for advancement Training & development No nights and weekends!
We are looking for an assistant teacher for our infant classroom on a part time basis as well as in our one year old classroom. The hours are Monday through Friday with 3 schedule options: 1pm to 530pm, 2pm to 530pm or 3pm to 530pm. We are also looking for Monday/Wednesday/Friday 3pm to 530pm in our one year old classroom.
If you have experience working with children, we’d love to talk to you about a career in early childhood education. Click apply now to jumpstart your teaching career today!
& Perks of Working at a Goddard School: Your well-being is important to us! We offer medical and dental insurance, as well as three weeks paid time off and holidays for our full time faculty members. Your professional development is prioritized! Our own Goddard Systems University is accredited by IACET to provide Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Plus we offer CDA credentials and provide tuition reimbursement. We also pride ourselves on promoting from within so you can continue to grow your career with us. You will be a part of a supportive team! Teachers have full support from our directors, including planning or resource time, to be successful in the classroom. We promise to maintain ratios and ensure you have the resources to make your classroom a success. We recognize our teachers! We have recognition programs that are offered throughout the year.
Experience working with children under the age of 5 in a large group environment Shows empathy and compassion for young children Is dependable and adaptable and enjoys working together toward a common goal Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations. For Infant and Young Toddler Teachers, must be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib Have you been searching for a career that will allow you to use your experience and creativity to contribute to shaping children's lives? Are you an energetic, nurturing person looking for a workplace that's supportive and fun? If so, then The Goddard School is the place for you! We offer a premium educational experience in our state-of-the-art facilities that is full of passion and enthusiasm. We are committed to providing a safe, dynamic, and nurturing environment that will allow every child to develop into a joyful and confident learner prepared for success in school and in life.
Candidates must have experience working with children under the age of 5 in a group setting and possess the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Applicants should be dependable, empathetic, and capable of working collaboratively within a team.
Market context
In New Jersey, infant assistant teacher roles are often competitive because licensed child care centers need candidates who already have documented experience and are working toward a CDA or early childhood degree. These positions typically attract applicants with strong caregiving skills, so prior licensed-facility experience and comfort with infant routines can help you stand out. On this platform, job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, saving you time when comparing roles; review the education path and experience details before applying.
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