Child Care Teacher

Explorations Community Preschool; Lawrence Township (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

CDA tuition reimbursement

Generous PTO

Job summary

A childcare center in Lawrence Township seeks an Experienced Child Care Teacher to foster a nurturing learning environment for young children. The ideal candidate holds an Early Childhood Education degree, has 2+ years of experience, and demonstrates strong interpersonal skills. This role includes developing engaging curricula and maintaining communication with parents, offering competitive pay and benefits in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in early childhood education as a Lead Teacher.
• Ability to obtain or maintain CPR/First Aid certification.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to obtain or maintain CPR/First Aid certification and complete a background check.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum.
• Maintain a safe and healthy learning environment.
• Supervise children during activities.
• Maintain open communication with parents, including daily updates and progress reports.
• Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities to improve teaching skills and stay current on best practices.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Job Title: Experienced Child Care Teacher

Job Description: Our well-established Child Care center is seeking an experienced and passionate Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in early childhood education and have a genuine love for working with young children. Our Teachers will be responsible for providing a nurturing and engaging learning environment for our students, implementing age-appropriate curriculum, and maintaining open communication with parents.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum and activities that promote children's social-emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
2. Maintain a safe, clean, and healthy learning environment for children, including cleaning and disinfecting toys, surfaces, and facilities.
3. Supervise children during activities, indoors and outdoors, ensuring their safety and well-being.
4. Maintain open communication with parents, including daily updates and progress reports.
5. Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities to improve teaching skills and stay current on best practices.

Qualifications for Lead Teacher at Explorations Community Preschool:

1. Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred.
2. Minimum of 2 years of experience in early childhood education as a Lead Teacher.
3. Knowledge of child development and age-appropriate practices.
4. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
5. Ability to obtain or maintain CPR/First Aid certification and complete a background check.

Pay and Benefits: We offer competitive pay based on experience and qualifications, 401K, CDA tuition reimbursement and generous PTO. Our center provides a fun and supportive work environment with opportunities for upward mobility.

We look forward to receiving your application and learning more about your experience and qualifications.