The Garden Preschool Cooperative (GPC) is looking for a full-time Apprentice Teacher / Aftercare Paraprofessional. GPC is a parent-run nonprofit preschool that seeks to provide high-quality progressive early childhood education in a nurturing atmosphere. The ideal candidate is highly professional and dependable, demonstrates a love for children, and has excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to maintain composure under stress.

Responsibilities:

- In collaboration with teachers, work to implement hands-on, multi-sensory, and project-based lessons and activities to students, which are provided in the context of academically stimulating lessons based on the thematic curriculum.

- Prepare classroom space and materials for aftercare activities.

- Enhance learning through creative uses of materials.

- Establish an environment of mutual respect and classroom management utilizing positive communication techniques.

- Encourage and assist students’ positive social interactions.

- Ensure safety and well-being of students at all times.

- Assist in the proper documentation of student accidents, injuries, and illnesses.

- Guide the scheduled Parent of the Day, as well as occasional volunteers.

- Monitor authorized parent / guardian pick up of students attending aftercare.

- Organize and secure the classroom at the end of the school day.

- Other tasks as may be required.

Qualifications Required:

- 2 years of experience working with toddlers through elementary age, preferably in a licensed early childhood school or equivalent classroom experience.

- Must be able to interact appropriately with toddlers, parents and coworkers.

- Must be able to lift no less than 40 pounds on a consistent basis throughout the workday to at least waist high.

- CPR Certification.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $3,800.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• After school
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
We comply with all regulations set in place by the NJ Department of Children and Families.

All staff are required to be up to date with COVID vaccinations & boosters.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Jersey City, NJ 07302: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Childcare: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Required)

Work Location: One location

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