Job Overview:
We are seeking Lead Teachers for our 2 1/2 -3 year old and our 3 1/2-4 year old classrooms
Responsibilities:
- Serve as lead teacher in a preschool classroom
- Create lesson plans incorporating NJ State Pre-School Standards
- Use assessment tools to track children's progress
- Work well as a team member with 2 teacher assistants
- Use positive discipline techniques to manage children's behavior
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with staff and parents
Experience:
The successful candidate should possess the following skills and qualifications:
Any of the following would be a suitable credential:
-Child Development Associate Credential (CDA)
- Certified Child Care Professional Certificate
- Group Teacher Endorsement from NJCCIS
- Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education
- A least 6 college credits in Early Childhood Education or Child Development and 9 credits in Education, Psychology, Health Care or any other field related to child growth and development.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who would like to be a lead teacher in an early childhood classroom but does not possess the credentials to work in a regular school district.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
Experience:
- Early childhood education: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
- Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
Location:
- Ewing, NJ 08638 (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Ewing, NJ 08638 (Required)
Work Location: In person