Lead Teacher

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care; Irvington (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Child care discount

Company 401(k) with match

Professional development opportunities

Paid time off & holidays

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Learn And Play Montessori Schools in Irvington, NJ is seeking dedicated full-time teachers to nurture children through a Montessori + STEM curriculum. Our approach focuses on warmth, patience, and building meaningful relationships with children, families, and staff.

You will contribute to a thriving, high-performing school community where people are at the center of our organization. Responsibilities include creating a safe, engaging classroom environment, partnering with parents, and

Qualifications

• 12 core ECE units and infant/toddler coursework completed.
• Child Care Developmental Associate (CDA) credential holder preferred.
• Willingness to change diapers and provide attentive care.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, nurturing environment for learning and play.
• Partner with parents to provide quality care and education.
• Collaborate with staff to achieve enrollment, accreditation, growth and engagement.
• Build positive relationships with families, teachers, authorities and partners.
• Implement Montessori + STEM curriculum aligned to each child’s needs.

Skills

Strong customer service

Multitask & stay organized

Work within regular hours

Education

12 core ECE Units & Infant/toddler course completed

CDA Credential

Job description

Job Type: Full-Time
At Learn And Play Montessori Schools,

Location: Irvington
Job Type: Full-Time
At Learn And Play Montessori Schools, we are bringing heart back into education. We are building a connected community of thriving, high-performing schools where people are at the center of our organization. Learn And Play Montessori aims to be one of the best Montessori schools in the greater San Francisco Bay Area.

What will you be doing?

Responsibilities

At Learn And Play Montessori School our teachers bring warmth, patience, and understanding to the classroom every day. We focus on encouraging children to learn, play, and grow. Our Montessori + STEM™ based curriculum promotes social, physical, verbal, and cognitive development, inspiring children to become lifelong learners. Our teachers are committed to making their school successful and know that creating meaningful relationships with children, families, and their team plays a crucial role in that success. Responsibilities include:

• Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can learn and play
• Partner with parents to provide the best care and education for their children
• Support your success by partnering with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment, accreditation, growth and engagement
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts and corporate partners
• Implement Learn And Play Montessori School Montessori + STEM™ curriculum in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child

Top Reasons To Join Learn And Play Montessori School

• We offer a generous child care discount to ALL employees so that your family can take advantage of our great learning environment!
• All staff are eligible to participate in the 401(k) program which offers a company match - this is free money!
• We will support your long-term career goals by offering opportunities for professional development.
• Full-time staff are offered paid time off and paid holidays.
• Full-time staff are offered health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance.

Requirements

• 12 core ECE Units & Infant/toddler course completed
• Child Care Developmental Associate (CDA) Credential
• Willingness to change diapers
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to multitask and remain organized
• Ability to work within regular operating hours
• Must meet state criteria for child care employment