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G8 Education

$15.50 - $20/hr

Assistant Educator Apply now Job no: 521915 Work type: Permanent Full time Location: Yarra Valley ... Proven Educator experience within an Early childhood service (working with children 0-5 years)

University of Oregon

Early Childhood Assistant

Eugene, OR · On-site

$18.06 - $22.84/hr

Early Childhood CARES is funded by the Oregon Department of Education and is one of nine programs ... The Assistant may observe and record specific behavioral data as well as targeted goals and ...

University Of Oregon

Early Childhood Assistant

Eugene, OR · On-site

$18.06 - $22.84/hr

Early Childhood CARES is funded by the Oregon Department of Education and is one of nine programs ... The Assistant may observe and record specific behavioral data as well as targeted goals and ...

University of Oregon

Early Childhood Assistant

Eugene, OR · On-site

$18.06 - $22.84/hr

Child Development, Education Department: Erb Memorial Union Classification: Early Childhood Assistant Appointment Type and Duration: Intermittent (Classified), Ongoing Salary: $18.06 - $22.84 per ...

University Of Oregon

Early Childhood Assistant

Eugene, OR · On-site

$18.06 - $22.84/hr

Child Development, Education Department: Erb Memorial Union Classification: Early Childhood Assistant Appointment Type and Duration: Intermittent (Classified), Ongoing Salary: $18.06 - $22.84 per ...

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How much do childhood assistant educator jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for childhood assistant educator in the United States is $17.38, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $19.47 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Childhood Assistant Educator vs Preschool Teacher?

AspectChildhood Assistant EducatorPreschool Teacher
QualificationsChildhood Education Certificate or equivalentEarly Childhood Education Degree or Certification
Work EnvironmentPreschools, daycare centers, early learning programsPreschools, private and public early childhood classrooms
Job RoleAssist in daily activities, support learning, supervise childrenPlan and implement curriculum, lead classroom activities, assess children's progress

While both roles focus on early childhood development, a Childhood Assistant Educator primarily supports teachers and assists with daily care, whereas a Preschool Teacher leads curriculum planning and instruction. The roles often overlap in work environment and required credentials, but differ in responsibilities and level of independence.

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Early Childhood Assistant Educator

Tenafly, NJ • On-site

ElevatEd
Marketing • 11 - 50 employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 11 hours ago

Job description

The Kaplen JCC on the Palisades is a 501c3 not for profit social service agency serving Tenafly, NJ and surrounding areas.   Among the largest JCCs in North America with an operating budget of $20 million, 150 full time and 300+ part time staff, the Kaplen JCC operates 22 business units and offers over 350 activities weekly serving more than 5,000 people per day.   Deeply rooted in Jewish values and tradition, the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades is a vibrant home for the Jewish People that welcomes all and cultivates the social, intellectual, physical and spiritual well-being of the entire community. Our 185,000 square foot building plus acres of outside grounds feature two fitness centers, an indoor and outdoor aquatics center, group exercise, spin and pilates studios, two gymnasiums, tennis and racquet courts, indoor track, a luxurious spa, multiple playgrounds and fields and so much more. The JCC is proud to offer extensive, high-quality programs and services to youth and adults of all ages and of all needs.
Early Childhood Assistant Teacher:
The Leonard and Syril Rubin Nursery School at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades is looking to creative, enthusiastic, and dedicated Early Childhood Assistant Educators to create a loving, nurturing, and safe learning environment for children and their families. Our teachers have the qualifications, dispositions, knowledge, dedication to learning, and professional commitment necessary to support children and their families through their experiences at our school. Our school is open year-round and is comprised of 20 plus classrooms with students ranging from three months old through five years olds.
Responsibilities:
  • Ability to work effectively, individually and as part of a teaching team.
  • Develop a positive relationship with each child, through observation and learning experience, helping to enhance his/her development and growth.
  • Support the head teacher in implementing developmentally appropriate experiences for the class that align to our school’s philosophy of a child centered, emergent curriculum that allows for constructivist learning.
  • Support the head teacher in maintaining a safe, inviting, and appropriate classroom environment.
  • Create a learning environment that provides emotional, cognitive, social, and physical growth in children.
  • Good communication skills with colleagues, students and parents.
  • Attend and participate in all staff meetings, including age level meetings, teaching team meetings, and full staff meetings.
Qualifications:
  • High School diploma or GED required.  Child Development Associates (CDA) or a bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Knowledge of growth and development of young children including developmentally appropriate practice, emergent curriculum, and constructivist learning preferred.
The classroom is a fast-paced environment, and assistant teachers should have the ability to actively participate in children’s play and care, including high mobility, standing, walking, bending, and sitting on the floor. Must be able to lift and carry young children.
Salary is commensurate with previous Early Childhood experience and educational background. Hiring is subject to completion of a background check, fingerprinting, criminal history record information, and child abuse record information check.
No headhunters or recruitment firms please. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of this institution to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status or status within any other protected group.
 

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