Summary

Compensation: Starting at an annual salary of 24,000 (depending on college credits with appropriate courses).
Work Hours: 8:15am-3:25pm
Join Kids R First! We are community providers for Trenton, NJ committed to providing free quality preschool. We strive to create a fun and encouraging culture that feels like family. Our core values include:

• Creativity
• Support
• Dedication

Here?s why you?ll love working for Kids R First:

• Work-Life Balance: No nights or weekends, paid time off, the ability to bring your children to work with you (for Trenton residents).*
• Opportunity: We invest in your future with ongoing training.
• Recognition: We provide a positive, fun workplace where employees are appreciated.

This is more than just a job. It's a journey where you learn, grow, thrive, and play every day as the children are learning.



Duties

• Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
• Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions and progress reports.
• Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
• Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to child care center.
• Follow all center policies and state regulations.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement

Requirements

• Minimum of 1-2 years of professional child care experience.
• 60 credits or Parapro
• High energy.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• An understanding of child development.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual a plus.
• Experience with special needs children in career or at home.

Benefits

• Free medical/prescription benefits with no waiting period.
• Paid Orientation and Professional Development.
• 401K retirement with organization match program.
• Classroom materials monthly stipend.
• Free Preschool for Trenton residents.
• Our work is meaningful; Make a difference in children?s lives.