About us
Cresthill Academy is the premiere child care center in New Jersey with programs for infants, toddlers, preschool. We are an organic daycare & preschool with centers in Hoboken, East Hanover, Lyndhurst and Harrison. Our holistic approach to early education and care features a progressive curriculum starting in infancy, music and movement classes, science explorations and more. We are proud to offer an all-organic meal plan for children on table food, freshly prepared by our Cresthill Culinary team.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- An administrative assistant who is passionate about early childhood education.
- Someone who is a strategic thinker, intellectually curious, a creative problem solver and a team player.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Provide strategic support to the Director, grow enrollment, attract and retain teachers, and build strong community relations.
- Ensure compliance with all state safety, fire, quality programming, educational and staffing regulations as required by NJSDCF licensing and accreditation.
- Ensure your center meets state licensing and safety standards while incorporating all core Cresthill values (Safety, Courtesy, Education, Efficiency).
- Motivate, coach and train teachers to deliver creative programs, service excellence and Cresthill core values.
- Deeply connect with students, colleagues and parents to vigorously uphold a culture of welcome, safety and respect.
- Invoke a robust learning atmosphere that leads students to deeply value being at school and feel part of a rigorous and joyful learning community.
- Assist in the classrooms as needed
WHAT YOU BRING
- Some teaching experience preferred
- High school degree (CDA, AA or BA preferred)
- A passion for early childhood education and intellectual curiosity
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Strong organization and operations mindset
- Strong self-awareness and personal ownership to do the right thing for our schools, staff, children, and families.
- Service minded and dependable, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Deep dedication to learning and growing as an educator
- Humility and Gratitude
- Eager to embrace change and consider new perspectives
- Independent Judgement
Hours
- Monday to Thursday 2:00am- 6:00 pm
- Friday 7:20-10:30 am
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: Up to $20.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Daycare: 1 year (Required)
- Office: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person