Early Childhood Teacher: Nurture Growth & Learning

MOUNT PHOENIX INC; Plainfield (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Phoenix Inc. in Plainfield, NJ seeks an Early Childhood Teacher to provide an approved program and foster a classroom that supports young learners' growth. The role emphasizes developmentally appropriate activities and a nurturing learning space.

You will collaborate with families and staff, implement the district curriculum, and maintain progress records. The teacher will move about the classroom during lessons and facilitate transitions from preschool to early primary grades.

Qualifications

• Valid CDA or Associates in Early Childhood.
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective early childhood teaching methods and developmentally appropriate classroom activities.
• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Works to enhance the educational experiences of young children through the creation of a supportive learning environment and the use of developmentally appropriate materials and practices.
• Promotes active learning using structured and unstructured activities that foster the social, physical, cognitive, and emotional development of young pupils.
• Implements the approved curriculum and uses appropriate learning activities designed to foster learning at each child’s developmental level.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Maintains and updates progress records, observes pupil development, and communicates with parents and staff.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and supports smooth transitions between programs.

Skills

Positive learning environment

Interpersonal communication

Classroom management

Education

Valid CDA or Associates in Early Childhood

Job description

Mount Phoenix Inc. in Plainfield, NJ seeks an Early Childhood Teacher to provide an approved program and foster a classroom that supports young learners' growth. The role emphasizes developmentally appropriate activities and a nurturing learning space.

You will collaborate with families and staff, implement the district curriculum, and maintain progress records. The teacher will move about the classroom during lessons and facilitate transitions from preschool to early primary grades.