Join our team of professionals that provides high quality early childhood education and comprehensive services to children ages 3-5 while also supporting a child's growth, early learning and development, health, and family well being. Our staff engage parents, recognizing family participation throughout the program as key to strong child outcomes!
10 Month Salary: $61,410.00 / Hourly Rate = $42.38
Signing Bonus: $2,000.00
Certification Required: New Jersey P-3
New Jersey P-3 CE candidates are provided mentoring/training for the CEAS credential.
New Jersey N-8 candidates are also considered.
Educational Requirements:
Baccalaureate or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education or a baccalaureate or advanced degree and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education. Must hold P-3 Certification and/or Certificate of Eligibility issued by the State of New Jersey Department of Education.
Experience Requirements: Experience teaching pre-school children, preferably in Head Start/Early Head Start classrooms; minimum of three years experience working with preschool aged children and families.
General Purpose:
Under the administrative direction of the Education/Early Childhood Services Manager and under the direct supervision of the Site Coordinator, the Classroom Teacher has major responsibility for all classroom operations including, planning, carry out activities, maintaining the classroom environment, supervising children, parent/teacher conferences, and supervision of classroom volunteers and teacher assistant.
Essential Job Responsibilities and Performance Indicators:
· Responsible for Lesson Planning, Maintaining Classroom Environment, Supervising Children and providing guidance and direction to meet the individual needs of children.
· Manage classroom operations; provide supervision, guidance, coaching and evaluation of Teacher Assistants and classroom volunteers according to program schedule, policies and procedures.
· Plan and provide a comprehensive program including implementation of HS curriculum, and Head Start Performance Standards.
· Work in a team setting with all staff to determine individual needs of children. Design and implement plans that will expose children to meaningful experiences. Participate in curriculum development and recommend necessary changes.
· Consult regularly with parents and appropriate service providers, consultants, and staff regarding child developmental concerns. Facilitate Parent/Teacher Conferences
· Greet parents and children pleasantly and appropriately, ensuring a smooth transition into the classroom, a positive home-classroom connection and a family partnership. Maintain ongoing professional and appropriate communication with parents. Provide activities parents can do at home with their children to support the curriculum and the child’s learning. Encourage parents to become involved in workshops, training and other Head Start activities.
The Children’s Home Society is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $42.38 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Education:
License/Certification:
- CE or CEAS NJ P-3 Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person