Harrison
Job Description Cresthill Academy is the premiere childcare center in New Jersey with programs for infants, toddlers & preschoolers. We are an organic daycare & preschool with centers in Hoboken, East Hanover, Lyndhurst and Harrison. Our holistic approach to early education and care features a progressive curriculum starting in infancy with music and movement classes, science explorations and more. We are proud to offer an all-organic meal plan for children on table food, freshly prepared by our Cresthill Culinary team. What You’ll Do • Prepare young children for kindergarten by easing them into a structured, organized educational environment., • Contribute to the social and emotional development of the children so they can more easily transition into the next level of education., • Establish and maintain a safe, nurturing and clean learning environment for the children., • Work collaboratively with an assistant teacher and delegate tasks to improve the flow of the classroom., • Create and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans that peak the interests of the children and help them develop their artistic and practical capabilities., • Provide a reasonable balance between teacher-directed and child-directed activities., • Track children’s progress and prepare assessments., • Understand, comply, and uphold Cresthill Academy’s Core Values, standards and education program., • A minimum of 1 year of proven experience working with preschool children in a daycare setting., • Bachelor’s Degree preferred, but will accept Associates’ Degree in education or a related field or a current CDA certification., • Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods., • Excellent time management and problem-solving skills., • A passion for working with young children., • Company PAID employee Health insurance!, • Paid Time Off!, • Opportunities for professional development and training!, • Room for growth within the company!, • Holiday AND inclement weather pay!, • HSA, FSA and commuter benefits!, • Discounted childcare! Pay: $18.50 - $23.00 per hour Benefits: • 401(k), • Employee discount, • Flexible spending account, • Health insurance, • Paid time off, • 8 hour shift, • Monday to Friday, • No weekends Experience: • Daycare: 1 year (Preferred) Work Location: In person