Head Start Teacher Position Available In Mercer, New Jersey

Head Start Teacher 3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars Lawrenceville, NJ 08648

Position Overview :

The Lead Teacher will create a dynamic and engaging classroom environment that fosters student achievement and growth, while delivering clear, standards-aligned instruction and collaborating with staff and families to support student success. This role requires a passionate educator skilled in managing diverse learning needs, maintaining an organized classroom, and communicating effectively with students and parents.

Duties and Responsibilities :

The Head Start Teacher will create a classroom culture of high achievement and student ownership of their learning that helps foster students’ intellectual, social, and emotional development. Provide daily instruction, including clear learning outcomes, well-designed lessons, and high-quality assessments that align with Gateway’s curriculum and standards. Incorporate creative, hands-on learning experiences into lessons that broaden students’ exposure and interests, help foster student ingenuity, and require the application of knowledge and skills acquired through daily instruction. Head Start Teacher will provide a classroom environment that is visually appealing, rich with resources aligned to curriculum and standards, and honors student’s achievement with current and accurate displays of exemplary student work. Communicate with students to understand their talents, interests, and needs and to convey learning expectations and their progress toward meeting those expectations. Communicate regularly with families to identify students’ talents, interests, and needs and update parents regarding students’ achievements and progress. Collaborate with school-based staff and throughout the school network in staff meetings, regular analysis sessions, and professional learning designed to enhance students’ learning experience and increase student achievement.

Required Skills & Abilities :

Works collaboratively with others to accomplish goals/tasks Ability to assume needed duties and responsibilities without supervision Ability to move and react quickly and to handle emergencies effectively Ability to abide by all rules and regulations applicable to workers of the center Ability to accept changes in schedules, environment, etc. Acquire knowledge of the current curriculum and implement the curriculum practices in the classroom Good with young children, kind, well-spoken, attention to detail and attentive to children’s needs, good at anticipating what will happen next

Education & Experience :

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited

Institution Or Master’s Degree Physical Requirements :

Sitting, standing for extended periods of time. Why choose Alignstaffing? Weekly paychecks. Paid compliance requirements (fingerprints, drug screen, TB test, etc.) An easy online time management system. A Personal Recruiter has been assigned to you throughout your career as an Alignstaffing employee. Career coaching from a recruiter who understands the hiring process of your industry. Professional Development Training Opportunities. A diverse client base, with opportunity for practical, valuable work experience with flexibility. Opportunity for specialists to expand their portfolio through work in new focus areas. Networking with like-minded colleagues and mentors. Industry-specific or cross-industry experience. Training for a specific role, even while in school. Shift Work Opportunities. Pick your own schedule.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary Pay:

$21.00 – $23.00 per hour

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Application Question(s): Do you have any of these credentials? CDA, Associate’s / Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education? Can you start in August?

Education:

Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

Early childhood education: 1 year (Required) Classroom management: 1 year (Required)

Work Location:

In person