Teacher Assistant - Pre-Todddlers Classroom

Make Every Moment Matter

Join our team as a Teacher Assistant and play a vital role in shaping young hearts and minds. This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to grow, learn, and make a lasting difference every single day.

The Opportunity

As a Teacher Assistant at World of Wonder Childcare Center, you’ll work alongside experienced Head Teachers to support curriculum implementation and create joyful, structured, and safe learning environments where children thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Support classroom activities, lesson plans, and child-centered play.
• Supervise children indoors and outdoors to maintain safety and compliance with DCF ratio standards.
• Assist in maintaining classroom organization, cleanliness, and sanitization routines.
• Promote positive behavior through patience, redirection, and encouragement.
• Communicate effectively with teaching staff and families as directed.
• Uphold the center’s mission, values, and health/safety policies.

What You Bring
Minimum Qualifications (Required under NJ DCF Chapter 52)

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential preferred (or willingness to complete within 2 years of hire).
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a licensed childcare or educational setting.
• At least 16 years of age per N.J.A.C. 3A:52 requirements.
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain within 90 days).
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and respond quickly in active environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with multiple age groups (infant, toddler, preschool).
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) communication skills.
• Familiarity with Grow NJ Kids quality standards.

You’ll Thrive Here If You

• Bring energy, patience, and positivity to every day.
• Love working with children and supporting their growth.
• Value teamwork, reliability, and continuous learning.
• Take pride in maintaining a safe, nurturing environment.

Why This Role
Compensation & Benefits (Compliant with NJ Pay Transparency Law)

• Hourly Pay: $17 per hour (commensurate with experience and education).

Benefits Include:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• NJ Earned Sick Leave: 1 hour accrued for every 30 hours worked (up to 40 hours per year)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance options (for eligible employees)
• 50% childcare tuition discount
• Paid training and professional development opportunities
• Advancement pathways toward CDA or Head Teacher roles

Employment Classification: Non-exempt hourly position under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and NJ Wage & Hour Law.

The Process

We value your time and are committed to a transparent, respectful hiring experience:

• Interview – 15-minute in-person
• Assessment – Complete a brief online leadership or skills test and send your results within 24 hours.
• On-site Observation Visiter Preview – 3-hour supervised classroom visit.
• Conditional Offer – Employment offer within 5 business days after Observation Visiter experience.

All offers are contingent upon successful completion of post-offer checks including Child Abuse Record Information (CARI), Criminal History Record Information (CHRI), Sex Offender Registry, physical exam, and TB screening, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.5.

Legal & Compliance Statement

World of Wonder Early Learning Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for applicants with disabilities under the ADA and NJ LAD.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Daycare: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person