Career Opportunities

PT/FT TEACHERS – LIGHTBRIDGE ACADEMY MOUNTAIN LAKES

Full Job Description:
If you have a love for children and enjoy fostering their “a-ha” moments… join our team! We are seeking enthusiastic and happy teachers with a love for children and a desire to make a positive difference every day. As a Lightbridge teacher your days will be filled with laughter, learning and hugs! Our nurturing culture isn’t only for children, it’s for everyone in our Circle of Care.

When you join the Lightbridge Academy family, you become part of a team of lifelong learners, who are passionate about children and families… just like you are. You will quickly realize that we are more than just a daycare. We are a place where memories are made. Our teachers get to impact the lives of infant, toddler, preschool, and pre-k children while earning the title of early childhood experts!

As a Lightbridge teacher, you will:

  • Make children smile through hands on fun and silliness.
  • Create memories that children will cherish and take with them when they graduate.
  • Offer support to parents through daily interactions and communication.
  • Share with your co-workers the joys of creating a-ha moments with children.
  • Build a team atmosphere within your classroom.
  • Fulfill your career dreams, while nurturing little future leaders

Does this describe you?

  • You love to have fun and be fun.
  • You smile until your cheeks hurt.
  • Have an “I’ve got this” attitude.
  • You are flexible and able to multi-task.
  • You make learning fun.
    Benefits of joining our team: *

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedules, with no nights, weekends, or holidays!
  • Generous paid time off
    Flexible pay options to meet your needs
  • Career advancement and paid training! We’ll even pay for your CDA!
  • Employee mentoring including hands on training and support
  • Spend time outdoors playing with children
  • Safe and healthy center environment with our advanced air purification system

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 – $18.00 per hour

Work Location:
Lightbridge Academy Mountain Lakes, 100 Route 46 East, Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046

Apply by emailing your resume to MountainLakes_NJ@lightbridgeacademy.com to join our team!

INFANT/TODDLER PROGRAM ASSISTANT – ACORN ACADEMY

Acorn Academy LLC in Madison, NJ is looking for an energetic individual to work in our infant/toddler program. We strive to maintain a family-like feel to the environment, provide opportunities for family involvement, celebrate diversity within the community, and support staff in their continued education.

Acorn Academy LLC is open 7:30am-5:30pm, Monday-Friday, January-December. The full-time position hours will fall within this time frame.

Some expectations include but not limited to:

  • Support the classroom instruction based on the Creative Curriculum
  • Maintain a safe and organized classroom
  • Manage the classroom with positive discipline
  • Communicate well with co-workers/parents/administrative staff
  • Take required annual training courses
  • Supervising supportive staff members

All interested individuals need to have:

  • A minimum of two years’ experience in early childhood education
  • An associate’s degree in a related field and/or working on their CDA/associate’s degree/bachelor’s degree.
  • Fluent in English and some knowledge of a second language

All full-time employees receive a health benefit option, paid time off and paid sick leave.

Interested individuals should send a cover letter and resume to ksalo@acornacademyofmadison.com, thank you.

PRESCHOOL PROGRAM AIDE – HEAD START COMMUNITY PROGRAM OF MORRIS COUNTY, INC.

Pay: From $15.49 per hour

Job description:
The Preschool Program Aide position is responsible for providing support for program and facility staff in pre-k classrooms and the extended care program after school. Help to transition children in and out of building and classroom locations. Ensure that all children are accounted for at any transition point and released to the custody of an appropriate adult. Work with classroom staff to supervise children during breaks when staff members are absent.

Position is at our Morris Plains/Parsippany site 8 AM-4 PM. Generous paid time off with a work-life balance schedule. Full-time shifts qualify for an excellent health benefits plan. Free childcare slot for 3-4-year-old children of staff members on a first come, first served basis.

Skills and Experience: Pediatric CPR & First Aid certified or ability to become so within two months of employment. ALL HEAD START STAFF ARE REQUIRED TO BE FULLY VACCINATED FOR COVID-19. Dual Infant Toddler/Preschool CDA in progress preferred and salary increase commensurate with credentialing. Opportunity for growth once CDA is obtained (The organization provides professional development support).

Bilingual Spanish/English communication skills. Experience working with preschool children. Experience with Creative Curriculum a plus. Must pass background checks and physical with certification of fitness to work with young children. Submit your resume and credentials via email.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
  • Work Location: In person

To apply, submit your resume and credentials to christinat@headstartmc.org & melissam@headstartmc.org.