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Les Enfants Child Care

Childcare Lead Teacher

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What they do

A Preschool or Childcare Teacher works with young children, usually ages 3 - 5, to help them learn the social, motor and language skills needed to be ready for kindergarten and elementary school. Organizes activities and uses play or games to help children learn; develops schedules and routines for children that include exercise and rest. Works in a school or in a childcare center or program.

$40,759 / year median in New Jersey

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

Les Enfants in Palisades Park is a licensed childcare center seeking Lead Teachers to support our PreK! To be

QUALIFIED

for this position, we require a high school diploma OR GED, an AA and at least 12 credits in ECE or a CDA and at least 12 credits in ECE and the ability to pass all background checks and have previous childcare experience.

Required Shift:

Monday

•Friday, 8:30am

•4:00pm and 5:30pm two days per week

Compensation:

$18

•24/hr., based on education and experience We are a family-oriented, close-knit organization and we have a lot to offer our next team member including: Competitive Pay Paid Trainings, including Enhanced Career and Professional Development Generous Benefits Package, including Dental, Medical, and Vision Insurance 401k with Match Discounts for Childcare Fun and Positive Place to Work Open Door Policy Shirts and Swag

•we love to show appreciation for our teachers!

Our Hiring Process:

Resume screen Phone screen with recruiter (30 minutes) On-site interview with Center Director (30-60 minutes) Q&A Classroom observation

Offer Main Job Responsibilities:

Prepare lesson plans that are developmentally appropriate one week in advance using current curriculum guides. Implement lesson plans/curriculum on a weekly basis covering all areas of childcare and child development and carry out lesson plans according to classroom schedule/daily routine; Use our parent communication app efficiently. Establish a professional level of rapport with each family to provide quality care for the children. Responsible for the safety and well-being of each child, responding to their emotional needs; and maintaining an organized, clean, safe, and appropriately decorated classroom. Maintain a child assessment and portfolio for each child, as well as conduct biannual parent/teacher conferences during the month of November and May. Physical ability to work around small children including sitting, standing, walking, running, and climbing stairs. Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. and fulfill all physical requirements of the role. Carry out the daily responsibilities of the classroom relating to the care of the children. If you have a positive attitude, love working with children and desire to work in a fun and professional environment, we encourage you to apply today! Les Enfants is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and inclusivity. We do not tolerate any kind of discrimination in our hiring processes against any groups protected by federal, state, or local law. #PECEPEDU1

Benefits

  • 401(k) Plans
  • Professional Development
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance