Teacher Assistant Positions: PreK Before & After Care – PBP Cheesequake & PBP SeloverMonday-Friday | PreK Before & After School Care | Sayreville, NJSpend Your Afternoons Helping Our Youngest Learners Grow!Position Overview:Join our team as a Lead Teacher or Teaching Assistant in our PreK before and after care programs at PBP Cheesequake and PBP Selover. You'll work with 3- and 4-year-olds in a warm, play-based setting that helps them build early social, emotional and school-readiness skills. If you love working with young children, this is the role for you.Hours:Afternoons: 1:25 pm – 6:30 pm, Monday-Friday. You must be available to start at 1:25 pm.Mornings: 6:55 am – 8:00 am, Monday-Friday (as needed)Early dismissal days: starts at 11:30 am (about once a month)Work up to about 30 hours per week, based on enrollment and your availabilityPay:Teaching Assistant: $17 + per hourAbout Leading EdgeAt Leading Edge, we cultivate a love of learning that helps students achieve lifetime success. We are a top provider of before and after-school programs across the country. Our PreK programs give young children a safe, nurturing and fun place to learn through play, make friends and build the confidence they'll carry into kindergarten and beyond.Why This Role is Perfect For:Early childhood educators and PreK or daycare staff looking for steady afternoon hoursStudents studying early childhood education, child development or teachingParents seeking extra income during school hoursAnyone who loves the curiosity and energy of preschoolersKey Responsibilities:Implement the Leading Edge curriculum through age-appropriate, play-based activitiesSupport young children with routines, transitions, snack time and self-careFoster social-emotional growth, early literacy, fine motor skills and positive behaviorMaintain a safe, clean and engaging classroom environmentMaintain program quality according to company and NJ state licensing standardsMaintain appropriate child-to-teacher ratios at all timesCommunicate warmly and professionally with families and school staffComplete administrative tasks such as attendance and licensing paperworkLead Teachers also plan daily activities, guide Teaching Assistants and serve as a main point of contact for familiesRequirements:Must be 18 or olderHigh school diploma or equivalentMonday-Friday availability, with the ability to start at 1:25 pmA genuine passion for working with preschool-aged childrenReliable transportationTeaching Assistants: Childcare or early childhood experience preferredComprehensive Benefits Package:Free Calm Premium Subscription to reduce stress and improve wellness with guided meditations and sleep stories100% employee discount for employees working 10+ hours per weekPerks at Work, with exclusive discounts on travel, entertainment and everyday essentialsTeacher Discounts, with additional savings specifically for educators401(k) Plan to help secure your financial futureAflac Supplemental Insurance, optional additional coverage for peace of mindPaid Inclement Weather Days: stay safe during bad weather without losing pay by completing online training at home!Leading Edge is an Equal Opportunity Employer providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable accommodations are provided for qualified individuals with disabilities.www.leadingedgekids.com