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  • Head Preschool Teacher / Lead Preschool Teacher
    Head Preschool Teacher / Lead Preschool Teacher
    16 hours ago
    $25–$29 hourly
    Part-time
    Downtown Jersey City, Jersey City

    Pay $50,000 – 60,000 / full year of 12 months (equivalent to $24-29/hour) Pay is higher for candidates with more qualifications / experience. Benefits Health insurance · Paid time off (PTO) · Paid federal holidays · Additional paid time off in school breaks unless there is professional development training · Discounted childcare · CDA tuition paid by the school · Referral bonus. Schedule Monday – Friday, 8:15 AM – 4:15 PM, occasional overtime at equivalent hourly rate Type Full-time, in person Start Date Negotiable, latest October 1, 2026 QUALIFICATIONS Education — meeting ONE of these requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Education, Psychology, Health Care, Nursing, or any other field related to Child Growth and Development; OR Teaching Certification from the Department of Education in Elementary Education, Nursery School, Preschool through Third Grade (P-3), or Teacher of the Handicapped; OR Master's Degree in Education or in fields related to Education, Child Growth and Development; OR Montessori education equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree; OR Bachelor's Degree in other fields, plus 6+ college credits and 3+ years of experience related to Early Childhood Education, or Education, or Child Growth and Development; OR Master's Degree in other fields, plus 9+ college credits related to Early Childhood Education, or Education, or Child Growth and Development. Experience: Minimum 2 years in a childcare center or preschool with toddler or preschool age groups (1.5–5 years old), including at least 1 year as a Lead Teacher or Head Teacher. Prior Reggio Emilia experience is welcome but not required. We value educators who are curious, reflective and interested in child-led, inquiry-based learning. Basic skills: Communication skills to speak and write to parents professionally Basic IT skills (Google Drive/Docs, Microsoft Office) Strongly preferred, not required at hiring: College credits in early childhood education or child development — either part of a degree or additional credits beyond the degree Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate Required after hiring: Obtaining the Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate within 2 years — cost paid by the school Compliance: Candidate must pass CARI, CHRI, health checks as required by NJ State before being hired ABOUT THE LIBERTY SCHOOL The Liberty School is a Reggio Emilia preschool in Downtown Jersey City serving young children in a newly built, beautiful, and thoughtfully designed learning environment. We view children as capable, curious, and creative learners. Our teachers observe children closely, build curriculum around their questions and interests, and create meaningful opportunities for exploration through art, nature, sensory experiences, language, movement, collaboration, and play. Our classrooms incorporate natural light, open-ended materials, child-led exploration, learning documentation, and carefully prepared spaces designed to feel welcoming and engaging. The school serves children from approximately 18 months through five years old. ABOUT THE POSITION The Liberty School is seeking an experienced and capable Head Teacher to lead a toddler or preschool classroom. The Head Teacher is responsible for creating a warm, safe, organized, and intellectually engaging classroom while providing leadership to other classroom staff. The successful candidate will combine genuine care for young children with sound judgment, dependable classroom management, clear communication, and a commitment to high-quality early childhood education. What You Will Bring to the Classroom You will lead our mixed-age classroom of children aged 18 months to 2.5 years or from 2.5 to 5 years, working alongside assistant teachers. Teaching • Observe children's interests and build curriculum and provocations from what you see, • Plan across art, sensory, literacy, math, science, music, and movement, • Document learning through photos, children's words, and displayed work, • Support social-emotional growth, self-help skills, and kindergarten readiness Leading • Direct, mentor, and give feedback to assistant teachers, • Set the tone and the routines of the classroom, • Keep the environment prepared, beautiful, and fully stocked Communicating with families • Daily communication at drop-off and pickup, plus written updates, • Lead parent-teacher conferences and share developmental observations Operations • Attendance, allergy and dietary records, incident reports, health and safety routines, • Maintain compliance with NJ childcare licensing requirements, • Growth, • Participate in coaching, reflection, and professional development The Person We Hope to Meet You may be a strong fit for this position if you are: • Warm and responsive with young children., • Confidence leading a classroom and supporting other teachers., • Curious about how children think and learn., • Organized, dependable, and attentive to detail., • Able to communicate thoughtfully with families and colleagues., • Comfortable combining creativity with consistent classroom systems., • Open to reflection, feedback, and continued professional growth.

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  • Assistant Professor
    Assistant Professor
    13 days ago
    $110000–$130000 yearly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    There are immediate openings for licensed clinical psychologists at the CUIMC Faculty Practice Organization (FPO) in Manhattan. The Department of Psychiatry is seeking psychologists assigned to work in the CUIMC FPO. These are full-time, clinical positions in the Columbia Day Program. Primary responsibilities involve conducting group therapy utilizing empirically supported treatments, diagnostic/intake evaluations of adults, and individual treatment planning and progress monitoring with patients. Candidates should have previous experience providing outpatient treatment and working with a multi-disciplinary team. Experience and training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) preferred. Candidates with additional experience in evidence-supported treatment delivery for trauma and/or substance use are desired. Ideal applicants will have experience, familiarity and comfort working with high-risk patients, as well as young adults and college students. Applicants should have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well across disciplines and function effectively as part of a multi disciplinary team. The CUIMC FPO sees a mix of private pay and managed care patients and has a particular focus on serving the Columbia medical center community, among others. We prioritize evidence-based interventions and have an array of specialized programs to best serve our patients. All positions currently allow for hybrid work, and for this position in-person work will take place on the main medical center campus in Washington Heights. Our faculty serve as part of multi-disciplinary teams with ample opportunities to learn from and consult with colleagues. There are also professional development funds available to faculty to support licensure renewals, as well as obtaining additional training, conference attendance, professional organization members, among other opportunities. The CUIMC FPO is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive faculty and clinical service. We recognize that different backgrounds and experiences help to strengthen our department and provide better care. As part of your cover letter, if you choose, we welcome you to share how your personal and professional backgrounds would contribute to our department and mission. 1. Candidate(s) will conduct intake evaluations/diagnostic assessments of patients with psychiatric disorders and psychological distress., 2. Candidate(s) will provide group psychotherapy., 3. Candidate(s) will work closely with a clinical team, including other psychologists/social workers, psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse-practitioners., 4. Candidate(s) will have opportunities to attend case conferences, peer supervision and Grand Rounds at CUMC. Opportunities may exist for clinical supervision and teaching. Minimum Educational Requirements: • PsyD or PhD in Clinical Psychology, • New York State license required., • Candidates will be required to obtain a New Jersey license, • Graduation from an APA-accredited doctoral program in Clinical Psychology, and completion of an APA-accredited pre doctoral internship program.

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