Preschool Teacher

Acornacademyofmadison; Madison (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Leave

Sick Leave

Professional Development

Job summary

Acornacademyofmadison in Madison, New Jersey, is seeking a dedicated teacher responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team and managing classroom operations. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of professional childcare experience, strong communication skills, and knowledge of early child development.

Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, paid leave, and opportunities for professional development. Candidates must also possess CPR and First Aid certification and a clear background check.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of professional childcare experience in a classroom.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to foster a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement the Creative Curriculum.
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
• Maintain accurate records, forms, and files.

Skills

Professional childcare experience

Communication skills in English

Teamwork

Understanding of early child development

CPR and First Aid certification

Education

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

About This Role

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 to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The teacher must be skilled in communicating in English with both children and adults to meet the needs of the children, and resolve parental concerns.

What You'll Do

Some responsibilities include:

• Coordinate and implement the Creative Curriculum
• 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 childcare experience in a classroom
• Strong Oral and written communication skills in English and basic computer skills
• Ability to work well with others and to foster a team environment
• A strong understanding of early child development
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification
• Must clear full background check and pass health screening
• Ability to lift approximately 10-40 pounds is needed when caring for a child
• The ability to sit, stand, squat, walk for extended time outdoors...being able to communicate and work with children at eye level no matter what position that might entail.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or working on a degree in the field
• Reliable means of transportation

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Leave
• Sick Leave
• Professional Development