Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking a Teacher for our Child Development Center's Tuition Based Preschool Program. This position reports directly to the Executive Director of the Child Development Center (CDC).
The position is 10 months, 8 hours per day. The teacher is responsible for the supervision of children in the classroom as well as the planning and implementation of the curriculum.
Example of Duties :
- Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.
- Lead by example : encourage teaching team to success through modeling and coaching.
- Plan and execute individual, small and large group activities that are developmentally appropriate to actively engage children and encourage social / emotional, cognitive and physical growth and development.
- Actively engage with children during all times of the day to scaffold learning.
- Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, parent-teacher conferences.
- Ensure all center policies, district and state regulations are met.
- Ensure NAEYC, Grow NJ Kids, ECERS, or other quality indicators are followed.
- Maintain appropriate health, safety and cleanliness standards.
- Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following all classroom and center policies.
- Maintain accurate records, forms, and files including assessments, progress reports and rating scales.
- Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality.
- Follows and adheres to policies and procedures stated in the Staff Handbook and of Passaic County Community College.
- Additional duties as necessary or assigned by administration.
Qualifications :
- Associate's degree or bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related field.
- Experience working with children and / or families.
The completion of a background check will be required for the selected candidate.
30+ days ago