Lead Pre-K Teacher

Acquire4Hire; Harrington Park (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401 K after 1000 hours worked

PTO

Mandated Sick Leave

Competitive Pay

Job summary

Acquire4Hire is seeking a dedicated Teacher in Harrington Park, NJ. The role involves developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating curriculum, and managing classroom operations. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 2 years in child care, possess strong leadership and communication skills, and understand child development. Benefits include a 401k plan, PTO, mandated sick leave, and competitive pay. Join us in empowering children for success!

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of professional child care experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well with others and foster a team environment.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement Creative Curriculum with age-appropriate activities.
• Maintain communications with parents.
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
• Maintain accurate records and files.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Organizational skills

Child development knowledge

Education

CDA or Equivalent preferred

Job description

Summary

The Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Teachers must understand children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns.

Duties

• Coordinate and implement Creative Curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.
• Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
• Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents.
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment - including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
• Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of professional child care experience but willing to train the right candidate.
• High energy.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• Ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.

Nice To Haves

• Creative Curriculum Training
• CDA or Equivalent preferred

Benefits

• 401 K after 1000 hours worked
• PTO
• Mandated Sick Leave
• Competitive Pay

About Us

The mission of Village Early Childhood Center is to educate students socially and academically by building collaborative relationships with our students, families, and the community. We wish to empower our children with the tools they need to successfully meet the challenges of life and make positive contributions to their world. Our program has been awarded 4 stars by the Grow NJ Kids Initiative and we pride ourselves in implementing best practice. The heart of our preschool is centered on family engagement. The old adage of it takes a village to raise a child holds true. We believe in order for children to be successful, we as educators must work collaboratively with the families we provide care for. Parents are a child's first teachers and they set forth their foundation in learning.