Early Learning Academy - Preschool Instructor

Ebnet; East Brunswick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Ebnet is seeking an Early Learning Academy Preschool Instructor in East Brunswick Township, NJ. The instructor will lead a preschool classroom, planning and implementing a curriculum tailored to guide students' academic development. Qualifications include New Jersey P-3, N-8, or K-5 Certification, experience with children, and the ability to use technology platforms effectively. Key responsibilities involve ensuring a safe and encouraging learning environment and maintaining lesson plans. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and demonstrate leadership within the school community.

Qualifications

• New Jersey P-3, N-8, or K-5 Certification is required.
• Must have experience or strong interest in working with children.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a school community is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement an age-appropriate preschool program.
• Create a classroom that encourages experimentation and exploration.
• Maintain daily lesson plans and instructional objectives.

Skills

Experience working with school age children

Ability to facilitate small group activities

Strong interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Ability to communicate in English

Education

New Jersey P-3, N-8, or K-5 Certification

Tools

Outlook

Google Drive/Canvas

Job description

Title: Early Learning Academy Preschool Instructor

Position Summary: The Early Learning Academy Preschool Instructor leads the preschool classroom including planning, organizing, and implementing an age-appropriate pre‑school program based on approved curriculum in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

Reports to: Senior Manager of Community Programs

Work Hours: Varies by position

Qualifications

• New Jersey P-3, N-8, or K-5 Certification.
• Experience and/or strong interest in working with school age children.
• Ability to facilitate small group activities.
• Ability to utilize various technology platforms including Outlook, Google Drive/Canvas, etc.
• Holds CPI, CPR and EpiPen certification, or is willing to be trained.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a school community.
• Hold a valid New Jersey driver’s license with no serious violations.
• Provide a medical certification demonstrating the ability to perform the essential job functions and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 12101 and in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:32-6.3(a).
• Troubleshooting: Able to find the root cause of issues and think logically about solutions.
• Critical Thinking: When diagnosing problems, think critically in their process of resolving the issue.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills, works cooperatively with members of the school community, communicates clearly and effectively, thinks creatively and innovatively, maintains a positive and encouraging demeanor, demonstrates patience and compassion, demonstrates strong leadership skills, manages time efficiently, demonstrates strong organizational skills, detail oriented, capable of maintaining a flexible schedule and supervising large and small groups of students, demonstrates technology skills, and demonstrates knowledge of school standards and code of conduct.
• Able to perform basic math, understand grammar and punctuation, read and comprehend information; possess knowledge‑based competencies required to perform the functions of the teaching assignment with proficiency; solve practical problems, facilitate group discussions; knowledge of New Jersey Student Learning Standards, curriculum, instructional methods, research‑based strategies, curriculum differentiation, implementing various forms of formative and summative assessment and able to gather and analyze data; understand child development, learning and behavior; demonstrate comprehension of relevant computer skills and knowledge of school standards and code of conduct.
• Plan and implement age‑appropriate curriculum‑based instruction, schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; work cooperatively in a variety of circumstances; problem solving to analyze situations and create action plans. Specific ability‑based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapt to changing work priorities; display tact and courtesy; establish and maintain effective working relationships; maintain confidentiality; meet deadlines and schedules; set priorities; work on a team, design coherent instruction, activities and assessments, evaluate and document student progress, grade homework, assignments and tests, deliver personalized instruction and comply with Board of Education Policies and Regulations.
• Possess ability to work effectively and efficiently alone, and cooperatively with other personnel.
• Be self‑driven, possess excellent initiative, integrity, and good moral character.
• Communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status by completing Federal Form I‑9 in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
• Provide evidence that a criminal record history check has been conducted and clearance has been given by the New Jersey Department of Education.
• Provide a sworn statement that the individual has not been convicted of a crime or a disorderly person’s offense in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1 during the initial six‑month employment period.
• Pass the state required Mantoux Intradermal Tuberculin Test in accordance with N.J.A.C 63-4A-4.
• Other qualifications as the Superintendent of Schools or her/his designee may find appropriate.

Job Functions & Responsibilities

1. Provide quality instruction in accordance with teaching strategies, Creative Curriculum, Heggerty, and Fundations.
   • Create an ongoing cycle of guiding student learning and assessing student progress. Utilize various interest areas and the schedule, as well as a variety of strategies, to motivate student learning and increase student skills, understanding, and knowledge.
   • Meet the basic needs of the children and create an atmosphere where children are safe, feel emotionally secure, and have a sense of belonging.
   • Create a classroom that encourages experimentation, exploration and pursuit of individual interests.
   • Focus on the development of social and language skills.
   • Structure the environment and activities based on the child’s cognitive development; varying complexity and level of choices. Provide many opportunities to work with concrete objects and encourage them to interact with others and learn about other perspectives.
   • Establish a community where learning takes place through positive relationships.
2. Maintain daily lesson plans for teaching and learning.
   • Daily lessons should encompass a morning routine including a welcome song, calendar, weather, tally of days, question of the day, relevant literature, and discussions that promote interaction within the class.
   • Review relevant concepts related to unit of study.
   • Develop and implement rotating timed academic and play centers.
   • Incorporate large and small group activities into daily schedule.
   • Use creativity to reinforce lessons through books, projects, music/movement, fine/gross motor skills and a variety of classroom materials.
3. Establish written instructional objectives and organize daily instruction based on those objectives; employs instructional methods and materials most appropriate to meeting stated objectives.
4. Maintain complete and accurate attendance and evaluation records associated with learning objectives.
5. Attend back to school night, staff meetings, participate in professional development in‑service activities.
6. Maintain a professional presence, including appropriate attire and conduct.
7. Use correct spoken and written English when communicating with students and parents.
8. Arrange for supplies and equipment needed for instructional activities and maintain an organized classroom.
9. Become familiar with available pupil data and utilize the data for the benefit of the student.
10. Work cooperatively with other staff members and parents in resolving pupil, classroom, and curriculum concerns.
11. Direct and guide classroom assistants to support student growth, classroom management and implementation of curriculum.
12. Assume responsibility for supervision of students in areas other than the classroom.
13. Adhere to school policies and procedures set forth by the Board of Education and building administrators.
14. Demonstrate self‑control and display enthusiasm about work.
15. Perform other duties which may be within the scope of his/her employment and certifications as may be assigned by his/her supervisors under authority of the Board of Education.

Physical Demands

1. Speak, hear, and comprehend intelligible English.
2. Visual and mental acuity.
3. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently as needed to move objects.
4. Sit, stand, walk, stoop, crouch, squat, bend, kneel, reach, and repetitive motion for unspecified periods of time.
5. Use arms, hands, fingers, feet and toes, and apply manual dexterity to handle objects and materials, and operate office equipment, computers, and portable computing and communication devices.

Environmental Demands

1. Exposure to a variety of childhood and adult germs, and communicable and non‑communicable diseases and illnesses.
2. Exposure to heated/air conditioned and ventilated facilities. The work area is generally subject to minimal environmental discomfort related to poor ventilation, loud noises, and/or extremes of heat or cold.
3. Exposure to a building in which a variety of chemical substances are used for cleaning, instruction, and/or operation of equipment.
4. Function in a workplace that is usually moderately quiet but that can be noisy at times.
5. Occasional exposure to a variety of weather conditions.
6. Employees in this position work in a safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands.
7. The nature of the work environment may produce moderate levels of stress.