Kindergarten Assistant Teacher

Job overview

The Kindergarten Assistant Teacher role is onsite in West Orange, NJ, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pay is $18.00–$24.00 per hour. Primrose School of West Orange provides early childhood education and care through its Balanced Learning curriculum. The role assists the lead teacher in creating a nurturing classroom, implementing prepared age-appropriate lessons, guiding positive behavior, and supporting children’s learning and social-emotional development. It also communicates with children, families, and staff and participates in professional development.

What you'll do

• Assist the lead teacher in maintaining a nurturing and stimulating kindergarten classroom
• implement prepared age-appropriate lesson plans
• use positive behavioral guidance and maintain a safe learning space
• communicate with children, parents, and staff
• support individual learning needs and social-emotional growth
• participate in professional development.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

kindergarten assistant teacher

early childhood education

classroom support

child development

lesson implementation

behavior guidance

family communication

monday–friday

west orange nj

primrose school of west orange

$18–$24 per hour

no weekends

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• paid time off
• 401(k) and matching
• training and development
• tuition assistance
• flexible schedule
• free food and snacks
• advancement opportunities.

Why this role

The posting states no nights, no weekends, and no lesson planning; lesson plans are provided through the school’s digital learning platform.

About the employer

Primrose School of West Orange is hiring for this role. Industry: Child Care Services. Sector: 62.