Part Time Childcare Educator - Milltown Public Schools

About the role

Educator Right At School provides before and after school extended day programs focusing on disguised learning activities and daily enrichment. The mission is to inspire a love of learning, support schools, and give families peace of mind by building a team of mission-driven individuals passionate about fostering a love of learning and creating safe, engaging experiences for children.

Responsibilities

• Daily Program Meetings: Review goals and updates, share ideas, discuss professional progress, encourage collaboration, and team accountability.
• Organize and Facilitate Daily Activities: Prepare activities and curriculum for the day, ensuring alignment with program objectives. Lead structured daily fitness, activities, and curriculum that are both educational and enjoyable for all ages.
• Maintain a Safe and Nurturing Environment: Ensure children are enjoying themselves while meeting program goals through positive guidance and effective classroom management.
• Monitor the Environment: Address potential hazards, follow safety protocols, document attendance, incidents, and observations.
• Effective Communication: Communicate with a varied audience including children, parents, staff, and school personnel.

Requirements

• Prioritize Safety and Joy: Ensure a safe and nurturing environment.
• Communicate Effectively: Work well in a team environment, communicate with a varied audience.
• Experience: At least 1 year of experience working with children under 13 years of age.
• Lift Capacity: Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Flexibility: Support additional local programs as needed.

Qualifications

• New Jersey State Requirements: Meet state-specific requirements.
• Training: First Aid and CPR training in person.
• Health: Clear tuberculosis test.
• Education: Proof of High School diploma or GED.

Skills

• Customer Service: Outstanding customer service and relationship-building skills.
• Teamwork: Works well in a team environment.
• Positive Guidance: Models positive guidance and effective classroom management.
• Safety Awareness: Prioritizes safety and joy by monitoring the environment and addressing potential hazards.
• Communication: Effective communication with a varied audience.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Medical/Virtual Care, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans.
• Pet Health: Pet discount programs and pet insurance.
• Physical Wellness: Supplemental Insurance (e.g. Short & Long Term Disability).
• Financial Wellness: 401(k) with Company match & free financial coaching.
• Protection & Support: Legal service, identity theft, and Transit/parking savings plans, Employee Assistance Program.
• Childcare: Free or discounted enrollment in our before/after school programs is offered to Right At School team members within participating facilities.

Pay

$16.00-$18.00 per hour (based on education and experience)

Schedule

Monday to Friday 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Medical/Virtual Care, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans.
• Pet Health: Pet discount programs and pet insurance.
• Physical Wellness: Supplemental Insurance (e.g. Short & Long Term Disability).
• Financial Wellness: 401(k) with Company match & free financial coaching.
• Protection & Support: Legal service, identity theft, and Transit/parking savings plans, Employee Assistance Program.
• Childcare: Free or discounted enrollment in our before/after school programs is offered to Right At School team members within participating facilities.