Join our Teaching Team! Grow your career using our progressive approach with children in a beautiful early childhood center.

Position Summary:

The Early Childhood Department at the JCC MetroWest in West Orange, NJ is seeking Part-Time (afternoon) Infant/Toddler Assistant Teachers. We have an impressive facility, supportive community, and a teamwork-oriented staff. This position is an opportunity to grow as an early childhood professional through on-going professional development and with supportive leadership. We take seriously your professionalism and expertise in child development and child-centered best practices.

Available Shifts: 1pm-6pm, 2pm-6pm, 3pm-6pm, 4pm-6pm

Employees who work at least 20 hours per week have paid time off as well as a retirement savings plan, employee discounts, and gym membership.

Minimum Qualifications:

The ideal candidates will understand developmental milestones, be nurturing, patient, reliable and joyful. Must have the ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, and co-workers.
Child Development Associate Certification Preferred.

Compensation: Salaries are commensurate with credentials; range is $18 – $22 per hour.

Qualified candidates should email a cover letter and resume to the attention of Associate Director, Allisyn Adelsohn at aadelsohn@jccmetrowest.org.

All applicants for employment shall be considered without regard to race, religion, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.

Agency Information:
JCC MetroWest has been at the center of our community for 149 years, bringing people together while providing educational, social, cultural and fitness programs. Here at the J, we take every precaution to keep our community safe and healthy, as well as warm, inclusive, and welcoming.