Lead Teacher

Step With Purpose LLC; New Jersey; On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Step With Purpose LLC in New Jersey seeks a dedicated Teacher to develop a cohesive teaching team, coordinate curriculum, and manage daily classroom operations. You will guide assistants, communicate with parents, and ensure a safe, engaging environment.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of childcare experience, high energy, strong communication, and CPR/First Aid certification. NJ requirements, background check, and health screening are required; a dynamic, team-oriented environment is

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years professional childcare experience.
• High ENERGY and ability to engage children.
• Strong oral and written communication and basic computer skills.
• Ability to work well with staff, children and parents.
• Understanding of child development and leadership abilities.
• CPR/First Aid certification.
• Must meet NJ requirements including background check and health screening.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum with developmentally appropriate activities.
• Lead by example; coach and support teaching team.
• Plan age-appropriate activities to promote social, cognitive and emotional growth.
• Maintain regular communication with parents via progress reports and conferences.
• Ensure center policies and state regulations are met.
• Maintain safe, hygienic, and secure classroom environment.
• Supervise teacher assistants and volunteers.
• Maintain accurate records and files.
• Pursue ongoing professional development.

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Early childhood education

Basic computer skills

Education

Minimum 2 years professional childcare experience

Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview
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.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement educational 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 through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent- teacher conferences.
• 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.
• Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

• Minimum of 2 years of professional childcare experience.
• 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 Meet all NJ requirements

• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.

Physical Requirements

Able to lift 35lbs or more

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift

Work Location: In person