Early Childhood Education Teacher Position Available In Bergen, New Jersey

Early Childhood Education Teacher Kinder Kastle Child Care Learning Center 437 Mola Boulevard, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407 Kinder Kastle of Elmwood Park is looking for nurturing, loving, and caring teachers to join our Team! Our State of the Art Child Care Center is rapidly growing – and looking for new Teachers to join our Kastle Family! Ideal candidates have a passion for teaching! We are looking for teachers for our Elmwood Park location. Please specify which location you are applying for. Our center operates year-round, Monday through Friday, from 6:30 am – 6:30 pm. Teacher Job Description Experience/Education At least 18 years of age Holds a high school diploma or equivalent Has 1 year minimum experience in specified age group Knowledge and understanding of all current State and Local regulation Physical Demands Will frequently lift as in lifting, carrying, walking with, and holding infants and children up to, but not limited to, 40 pounds. Required to stand up 90% of the day Must be able to stoop, bend and sit on the floor and at child’s level. Able to physically and mentally interact and react to children on the playground and/or in the classroom, and attend to their needs. Classroom Environment Provide a positive and nurturing environment for the children Responsible for health and safety of the children — not excessive accidents Consistently keep clean and maintain the children’s areas (including bathrooms and changing areas) Maintains an effective room arrangement — permanent, no running spaces, shelves used as dividers, material at child level (approved by management) Maintain learning wall(circle time wall), Parent Board and Teacher Board Childrens art (and curriculum) displayed Equipment out and children taught to use it properly Follows class schedule Provides consistent and constant supervision of all children. Children are never left alone. Know how many children that you are responsible for at all times and who they are. Shelves have toys and manipulatives attractively displayed and labeled Classroom materials enriched and teacher made items Planning Lesson plans completed on time, consistently, posted, supply list turned in Lesson plan reflects current curricular theme and character value Consistent planning and effective use of transitions including hallway transitions — circle time, story time and music planned and carried through An organized and structured daily schedule is implemented daily Teaching Skills Enjoys children and expresses genuine interest in them Speaks in a calm, gentle voice Listens carefully and respectfully Teaches children to problem solve Utilizes teachable moments Must be able to focus on individual while being aware of what is happening everywhere Uses positive statements, is positive role model Interacts consistently with children Must be able to maintain orderly, calm environment Supports cultural differences Ability to move from one activity to another without chaos Maintains positive parent interaction Teacher encourages positive behavior, often getting down to child’s level Teaches and allows children to make choices Uses redirection General Areas Competed and submits all records as required, including time sheets, attendance sheets, incident reports, lesson plans, and any other required materials Supports all Kinder Kastle policies and procedures as states in manuals, handbooks, and official memos Has energy level to do the job Good role model including attendance, dress code, attitude Does not participate in gossip Open to change — flexible and able to adapt Team member providing support to other teachers Participates in extra-curricular activities of center Attends faculty meetings Evidence of emotional maturity and stability Evidence of sufficient security and judgment to handle crisis situations and to use supervision constructively Able and willing to accept direction, feedback and evaluation Complete additional miscellaneous duties as assigned Maintains an inventory curriculum materials (teacher enrichments, learning games, flash cards, language development cards, teacher’s manual, etc.) Trains the assistant teacher to multi-task and how to teach the curriculum