Preschool Teacher
28 days ago
Newark
Job Description Clinton Hill Community & Early Childhood Center is seeking a passionate Preschool Teacher to join our dedicated team. As a preschool teacher, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of young children and help shape their early childhood education experience. We are looking for an energetic and creative individual who is committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for our students. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of early childhood development and a passion for teaching and guiding young children. Responsibilities • Plan and maintain a well-organized, safe, clean, learning environment conducive to the optimal growth and development of children and assure the well-being and safety of the children in his/her care., • Observe and document each child’s learning and development; maintain current (no less than weekly) documentation in electronic student portfolio., • Review the progress of each child and develop weekly written lesson plans to promote each child’s growth and development., • Fully implement curriculum and Preschool Program standards in accordance with the policies and procedures, regulations and guidelines set forth, including developmentally appropriate practices for a preschool program., • Supervise and provide guidance to all volunteers and unpaid interns., • Maintain a cooperative attitude of working together with the teacher assistant, volunteers, parents, and program specialists in planning and implementing activities., • Maintain discipline and supervision of children during all activities, as defined in the Discipline and Active Supervision Policy., • Implement Positive Behavior Support strategies and behavior plans., • Observe children daily to detect signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorder, speech problem, or other special needs., • Ensure daily attendance records are maintained and accurately reported to the office at the end of the month., • Complete quarterly assessment checkpoints and conduct family conferences to discuss children’s developmental progress, needs, and interests., • Ensure full implementation of Individual Education Plans and/or behavior support plans., • Collaborate with program staff to promote and participate in family engagement activities., • Safeguard all classroom supplies and equipment., • Participate in staff meetings, center activities, and staff training as required., • Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, • NJ Preschool–Grade 3 Standard (or CE, CEAS, TE) Certificate, • Prior experience working with preschool-aged children, including children with disabilities, • Strong understanding of early childhood development, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, • Ability to create engaging and lesson plans and activities with strong academic rigor, • Patience, compassion, and a love for working with young children, • Ability to work effectively as part of a team, • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision), • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA), • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D), • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays), • Training & Development