Early Childhood - Infants and Toddlers Teacher
Acquire4Hire · Newark, NJ · 1 mo ago
On-siteEducationFull-time
About the role
Develop, implement, and assess a comprehensive curriculum that meets the needs of infants and toddlers, crafting a safe and engaging learning environment that fosters emotional, social, and physical growth. Utilize expertise in child development to inform instruction and promote-age appropriate experiences. Collaborate with the teaching team to maintain a cohesive program, providing guidance and support as needed. Communicate effectively with parents and the community to ensure mutual understanding of the program and encourage parental involvement.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards
- Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
- Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
- Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
- Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
- Ensure a healthy classroom environment - including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
- Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
- Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
- Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
Requirements
- CDA
- High School Diploma
Skills
- Team Spirit
- Good Working Habit
- Classroom Creativity
Benefits
- 401(K)
- Free Parking
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Vacation Days
- Relax Atmosphere