Job Description

Responsible for planning and implementing a developmentally appropriate, child-centered program of activities that promotes the social-emotional, cognitive and physical development of each child through exploration and discovery in accordance with Creative Curriculum. All practices must be consistent with guidelines put forth by Helping Hands Learning Academy, the Rahway Board of Education, and the NJ Preschool Teaching & Learning Standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Work daily as a classroom preschool Teacher developing weekly lesson plans and other activities with input from Education team and supervising children in a safe, positive and developmentally appropriate environment.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the designated curriculum through proper daily implementation with developmentally appropriate conversations, behaviors and guidance strategies and ability to model for teaching staff, children, families, community volunteers and interns.
• Demonstrate the ability to supervise and support the teaching team.
• Log daily child attendance and meal counts and submit monthly to area Supervisors/Specialists.
• Conduct developmental screenings, family conferences and ongoing assessments within the required time frames.
• Maintain anecdotal notes, as well as developmental and numerical data records on each child, with written and verbal input from other teaching staff in child’s record and data entry software.
• Participation in Teacher meetings, Professional Learning Communities and Professional Development as required by designated program.
• Actively participate in special community events and agency-wide initiatives including development events and activities.
• Perform any other duties as assigned in support of agency and program needs and operations.
• Ability to lift 40lbs.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: (Must be fully met in order to qualify for position)

• Documented experience working with young children, families, and volunteers.
• Must demonstrate success in working as a member of a team.
• Must have effective and strong communication skills (orally and written).
• Bachelors in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• State Funded Pre-K: must be licensed to teach in the State of NJ with a Standard Preschool through Third Grade (P-3) Certification (or CE, CEAS, TE).
• Proficient computer skills, including data base systems, and access to email and internet.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal state and local standards.

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with, State funded programs and NJ Preschool Teaching & Learning Standards, with knowledge of designated Creative Curriculum.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $68,000.00 - $72,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Early Childhood Education: 2 years (Required)
• Childcare: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• P-3 Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

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