Preschool Teacher
Norwescap · Newton, NJ · 3 mo ago
Education$41.82–$45.11/hrInternship
About the role
We are a fast-paced and high-demand non-profit program that depends on everybody in every position to help our centers function with ease. You will gain diverse experience working with an at-risk population. Cross-training is available and expected for all positions.
Responsibilities
- Implement Pre-K curriculum
- Implement Head Start Program Performance Standards
- Collaborate with the Phillipsburg School District ECLC program
- Supervision of children
- Lesson Planning to enhance school readiness skills
- Implement screenings and assessments and data entry
- Facilitate family partnership
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in early childhood education with P-3 teaching certification (required). The candidate must have one of the following:
- NJ P-3 Certificate of Eligibility
- NJ P-3 Certificate with Advanced Standing
- NJ P-3 Standard Certificate
Additional requirements:
- Experience working with young children (required)
- Bilingual in English and Spanish (required)
- 2 years' experience in early childhood education and direct experience with at-risk populations (preferred)
- Head Start Experience (preferred)
Ideal candidate
The successful candidate will be: compassionate, organized, flexible, communicator and a team player.
Physical requirements
Must be able to lift 30 pounds independently without assistance.
Pay & schedule
- 40 hours per week
- $41.82 - $45.11 per hour depending on experience and education
- Partial year
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
- 15 paid holidays off including a one-week paid holiday break
- Generous time off policy that increases over time
- Free mental health services for staff
- Free, unlimited access to an employee health portal designed just for staff wellness
- Ongoing training opportunities including job-related certificates, credentials, and tuition reimbursement