Provide care for children at the Little Sprouts Early Learning Center, including grooming, feeding, changing diapers, and cleaning rooms and toys.
Assist staff with creating lessons plans in accordance with curriculum objectives; develop and encourage age-appropriate learning and socialization to ensure children learn basic skills and concepts.
Help maintain a safe and healthy workplace in keeping with program goals and philosophy.
Monitor children during outdoor and indoor activities for safety, health, behavioral and emotional issues.
Work with teachers and parents to help children progress towards educational and behavioral goals.
Keep all appropriate records such as attendance and time sheets.
Coordinate art, music, games, and other activities.
Promote positive behavior and provide guidance or approved discipline, as needed.
Assist with agency events.
Must have patience and be able to lift and carry children, as well as exceptional communication, teaching and interpersonal skills.
Understanding of childhood development, experience and High School Diploma or equivalent required; Child Development Associates Certificate preferred.
Competitive salary, on-site childcare, generous vacation package, health benefits, and 401K plan available.
Salary commensurate with previous experience, references, and other factors.
Send resume and cover letter to Deborah Berry-Toon, Executive Director, Project Self-Sufficiency, 127 Mill Street, Newton, NJ 07860; or fax to 973-940-3501; or apply online at https://www.
projectselfsufficiency.
org/jobs-newton-sussex-county-nj.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.
00 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person