Teacher

Smart Start Academy; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Lead Teacher to manage classroom activities and foster a nurturing learning environment. This role involves developing lesson plans, supervising assistants, and ensuring effective communication with parents. You will play a crucial part in stimulating the emotional, intellectual, and social growth of children aged from infants to preschool. Join a rapidly growing preschool that values creativity and individual learning styles, providing you with opportunities for professional growth and a supportive work culture. If you are passionate about education and want to make a difference in children's lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid vacation policy

Paid bonus days

Flexible Schedules

401k

Competitive compensation package

Opportunity for growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with experience in a preschool or daycare environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage classroom activities and ensure smooth lesson plans.
• Communicate daily with parents and nurture student growth.

Skills

Team Player

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Classroom Management

Curriculum Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

LEAD TEACHER

Job Summary:

At Smart Start Academy, our teachers are responsible for managing the classroom from top down. From setting curriculum to delegating to assistants, your role will be to ensure that lesson plans, activities, and child care progress smoothly, effectively, and to a high standard.

Lead teachers who specialize in the following age ranges:

Infant (1 to 14 months), Waddler (14 to 18 Months), Toddler (1.5 to 2 Years), Preschool (2 to 3 Years), and PreK.

Responsibilities:

1. Individual management of the students.
2. Daily report - Full communication with parents.
3. Preparing lesson plans.
4. Classroom management.
5. Training of new hires within the classroom.
6. Help with cleaning/upkeep of their classroom.
7. Stimulates emotional, intellectual, and social growth of students by developing and directing educational programs and activities tailored to assigned class; supervising day care.
8. Develops and nurtures children by planning and implementing educational programs; providing day-care; keeping children safe.

Company Overview:

Smart Start Academy is dedicated to bringing the best environment for learning and creativity to each student. Our full-day programs have a curriculum that works to meet every learning style in a way that nurtures every aspect of a child - the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social.

Qualifications and Skills:

1. Bachelor's Degree Required.
2. Experience in a preschool or daycare environment.
3. Must be a strong, communicative team player.
4. Leadership and management skills required.

Benefits and Perks:

1. Paid vacation policy.
2. Paid bonus days.
3. Flexible Schedules.
4. 401k.
5. Competitive compensation package with generous benefits.
6. Opportunity for growth with the fastest-growing preschool in Hudson County.

Smart Start Academy aims to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting equal opportunities regardless of religious belief, age, color, race, creed, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, political affiliation, ethnic origin, family status, or any disability you may have (subject to the exceptions contained in the Human Rights Act 1993).