Head Start Preschool Educator

Norwescap; Raritan Township (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Norwescap in New Jersey is seeking a dedicated Pre-K educator to implement curriculum, uphold Head Start standards, and support at-risk children in a fast-paced setting.

The role involves supervising children, planning lessons to boost school readiness, conducting screenings and data entry, and fostering family partnerships. A Bachelor's in ECE with P-3 certification and NJ P-3 credentials are required; Head Start experience preferred; 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education with P-3 teaching certification is required.
• NJ P-3 certificates may satisfy certification requirements.
• Experience working with young children is required.
• 2 years' experience in early childhood education and direct experience with at-risk populations preferred.
• Head Start experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement Pre-K curriculum
• Implement Head Start Program Performance Standards
• Collaborate with the Phillipsburg School District ECLC program
• Supervision of children
• Lesson Planning to enhance school readiness skills
• Implement screenings and assessments and data entry
• Facilitate family partnership

Education

Bachelor's degree in early childhood education with P-3 teaching certification

NJ P-3 Certificate of Eligibility

NJ P-3 Certificate with Advanced Standing

NJ P-3 Standard Certificate

Job description

Norwescap in New Jersey is seeking a dedicated Pre-K educator to implement curriculum, uphold Head Start standards, and support at-risk children in a fast-paced setting.

The role involves supervising children, planning lessons to boost school readiness, conducting screenings and data entry, and fostering family partnerships. A Bachelor's in ECE with P-3 certification and NJ P-3 credentials are required; Head Start experience preferred; 40 hours per week.