Infant / Toddler Teacher
5 years ago
East Brunswick
Job DescriptionDo you like to play with puppets? Do you like to blow bubbles? Do you like reading books and finger painting? How do you feel about a job where you can play, sing, giggle and have fun all day? As a Teacher at Primrose School of East Brunswick you will not only have fun but help young minds explore, discover and understand the world around them. We are looking for 2 lead teachers - for our infant and toddler room. We are seeking an enthusiastic, passionate and experienced Teacher to implement an ongoing program of activities that promote the social, emotional, cognitive and physical development of each child, in accordance with the Primrose Balanced Learning approach to teaching and learning. A few of the advantages of being part of the Primrose team include: • The opportunity to make a difference, • A working environment in which team members respect one another, • A School Leadership Team that supports the professional and personal growth of the staff, • Low student/teacher ratios, • Clear expectations, necessary resources, and support to meet childrens needs, • Extensive training and opportunities for continual learning and development for staff, • Supervises and manages daily functions for a class of children, • Provides a loving and nurturing environment while maintaining an attractive, well-kept classroom that encourages creativity, exploration, and decision-making by the children, • Accepts responsibility for maintenance and necessary housekeeping duties of the classroom, common use areas, and playgrounds, • Assists and coordinates snacks, meals, nap-time, and bathroom activities, • Assesses each child's developmental needs on an ongoing basis, • Attends all required staff meetings, workshops, and/or school functions as determined by the Director, • Observes all rules and regulations pertaining to the health, safety, and care of children, • Maintains a professional personal appearance, attitude, and work behavior at all times, • Performs other duties as assigned, • Must meet all requirements stipulated by the state for this position, • Classroom teaching experience in an accredited early childhood facility a plus, specifically with children under the age of 2 years, • Pleasant/friendly demeanor and an outgoing personality, • Highly professional and dependable, • Excellent communication, customer service, and problem solving skills, including the ability to maintain composure under stress, • Strong organization skills, able to multi-task, and can manage time to meet frequently changing deadlines in a fast-paced environment, • Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situationsBenefits:, • Direct Deposit, • 401(k), • $500 discretionary bonus (conditions apply), • Paid Holidays, • Paid Time Off (PTO), • Paid Sick Days, • Smoke-free Work Environment, • Formal Ongoing Training Program