Preschool - Infant/Toddler Teacher Assistants - FULLTIME!

Help young children learn, grow, and thrive every day.

Do you enjoy working with infants, toddlers, or preschoolers? Are you patient, energetic, and passionate about helping children reach important developmental milestones?

Glassboro Child Development Centers is seeking a caring and dependable Teacher Assistant to support our infant, toddler, and preschool classrooms. As a Teacher Assistant, you'll work alongside experienced teachers to create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where every child can learn through play and exploration.

Position Details

Schedule: Monday–Friday

Hours: 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM (includes a one-hour unpaid lunch break)

Pay Rate: $17.98/hour

Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

What You'll Do

Teacher Assistants help create positive classroom experiences by supporting children's learning, development, and daily routines.

Responsibilities include:

Welcome children and families while helping create a warm, supportive classroom environment

Assist with planning and implementing age-appropriate learning activities

Provide active supervision during indoor and outdoor play

Promote the health, safety, and well-being of every child

Assist with observing children and documenting developmental progress

Prepare classroom materials, learning centers, and meals/snacks as needed

Support diapering, toileting, handwashing, and other personal care routines as appropriate

Maintain a clean, organized, and engaging classroom

Qualifications

Required

CPR and First Aid Certification

Ability to work collaboratively with children, families, and team members

Preferred

High school diploma or equivalent

One year of experience working with young children

Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices

Professional Development

Employees complete a minimum of 12 hours of annual professional development focused on child development, curriculum, assessment, infant and early childhood mental health, quality standards, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), and other required childcare topics.

Work Environment

This position works in an infant, toddler, or preschool classroom and includes active indoor and outdoor supervision, frequent movement throughout the day, and assisting children with daily care routines. Employees may occasionally attend evening or weekend agency meetings or events.

Relationships

This position works collaboratively with:

Children and families

Classroom team members

Site Directors

GCDC administration

Community partners

If you're ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young children every day, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today by submitting your resume and a brief cover letter telling us why you'd be a great addition to the GCDC team!