Certified Preschool Teacher Position Available In Bergen, New Jersey

Certified Preschool Teacher Little Stars Day Care Center 77 Park Street, Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660 Applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree and at the minimum, certificate of eligibility or certificate of eligibility with advanced standing for preschool through Grade Three certification. Job brief We are looking for a qualified Preschool Teacher to prepare small children for kindergarten by easing them into organized education. You will teach them important elements that they will encounter soon after they enter school life. A preschool teacher must have a great love and patience for children. Qualifications needed to teach them effectively include knowledge of best practices and preschool educational methods as well as the ability to engage them and earn their trust and attention. The goal is to contribute to the healthy mental and emotional development of the child so they can more easily acclimate in the next level of education. Responsibilities Develop a careful and creative program suitable for preschool children Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media etc.) to teach children Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers or colors, do crafts etc.) Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times Track children’s progress and report to parents Communicate with parents regularly to understand the children’s background and psyche Collaborate with other educators Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards

Job Type:

Contract Pay:

$68,000.00 – $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid time off Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Ability to

Commute:

Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person