Lead Pre-K Teacher
Job Description
About This Role
Join Our Team as a Teacher!
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Teacher to lead our teaching team and provide a nurturing and stimulating environment for our children. As a Teacher, you will be responsible for developing and implementing the Creative Curriculum, managing the classroom, and communicating with parents and staff.
What You'll Do
The Teacher will be responsible for leading the teaching team by example, modeling and coaching to promote success.
He/She will create engaging and age-appropriate activities to encourage social, emotional and cognitive growth, while maintaining a safe and healthy classroom environment.
The Teacher will communicate effectively with parents and ensure frequent updates.
He/She will ensure the center's policies and state regulations are met.
The Teacher will be responsible for maintaining accurate records and forms, and developing a personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
Requirements
Ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
High energy.
A strong understanding of child development.
Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Minimum of 2 years of professional child care experience but willing to train the right candidate.
CDA or Equivalent preferred.
Creative Curriculum Training.
Nice To Haves
- CDA or Equivalent preferred
- Creative Curriculum Training
Benefits
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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.
