Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a Teacher for our Child Development Center's Tuition Based Preschool Program. This position reports directly to the Executive Director of the Child Development Center (CDC). The position is 10 months, 8 hours per day. The teacher is responsible for the supervision of children in the classroom as well as the planning and implementation of the curriculum.

Example of Duties:

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.
• Lead by example: encourage teaching team to success through modeling and coaching.
• Plan and execute individual, small and large group activities that are developmentally appropriate to actively engage children and encourage social/emotional, cognitive and physical growth and development.
• Actively engage with children during all times of the day to scaffold learning.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, parent-teacher conferences.
• Ensure all center policies, district and state regulations are met.
• Ensure NAEYC, Grow NJ Kids, ECERS, or other quality indicators are followed.
• Maintain appropriate health, safety and cleanliness standards.
• Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following all classroom and center policies.
• Maintain accurate records, forms, and files including assessments, progress reports and rating scales.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality.
• Follows and adheres to policies and procedures stated in the Staff Handbook and of Passaic County Community College.
• Additional duties as necessary or assigned by administration.

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree or bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related field.
• Experience working with children and/or families.

The completion of a background check will be required for the selected candidate.

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