$17.75–$19 hourly
Full-time
Hoboken
Company Overview
Smart Start Academy is dedicated to bringing the best environment for learning and creativity to each student. Our full day programs have a curriculum that works to meet every learning style in a way that nurtures every aspect of a child- the physical, emotional, intellectual and social.
Job Summary
At Smart Start Academy Teachers are responsible for managing the classroom from top down. From setting curriculum to delegating to assistants, your role will be to ensure that lesson plans, activities, and child care progress smoothly and effectively.
Job timings: Around 7:30 AM-6:30 PM, contingent on schools requirements.
Responsibilities:
Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow.
Should be able to meet physical requirements of the position, which include lifting children, and sitting on the floor.
Meeting the individual needs of the children including feeding and diapering.
Observe and track children’s development and prepare progress reports.
Communicate effectively with parents, providing daily updates and fostering positive relationships.
Responsible to train new staff within classroom.
Stimulates emotional, intellectual, and social growth of students by developing lesson plan and directing educational programs and activities tailored to assigned class; supervising the class.
Must be able to attend the staff meetings and professional development sessions.
Qualifications and Skills:
Bachelor's Degree required, prerequisite
Early childhood development(preferred, plus if possessed)
Experience in a preschool or daycare environment, in at least 1 age group(Infant/Toddlers/Waddles/Preschool/others)
Must have a positive attitude, possess strong interpersonal skills and be a team player
Leadership and management skills required
Benefits and Perks:
Paid vacation policy
No Weekends
Employee discounts on monthly tuition.
Referral bonus
Paid bonus days
401k
Competitive compensation package with generous benefits
Opportunity for growth with the fastest growing preschool in Hudson County - Depending on education and experience*
Smart Start Academy aims to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting equal opportunities regardless of religious belief, age, color, race, creed, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, political affiliation, ethnic origin, family status or any disability you may have (subject to the exceptions contained in the Human rights Act 1993).
