Lead Preschool Teacher

Job Description

Forrest Valley Day Care Center, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that has been in existence for over 40 years. We pride ourselves on creating a safe and nurturing environment for not only our students and families but also our staff; we know that our business would not be successful without our dedicated employees! As an organization one of our goals is to build strong foundations to set our students up for success as they progress in their education. We are not just a school, as education is not our only focus, we take a whole child approach and work to infuse positive experiences and outlets for all those we serve. We are currently accepting applications/resumes from outgoing, creative, and committed seasoned Lead Preschool teacher for our Department of Education's preschool program (Formerly known as Abbott).

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Use of the Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies Gold
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students
• Establish a classroom environment that aligns with Creative Curriculum and ECERS
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, studies, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students and families
• Comfortable using technology for online student assessment, communication, research, teaching, etc.
• Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials
• Establish and maintain cooperative and strong relationships with parents, students, staff and community stakeholders
• Communicate effectively using the English language (bilingual/multilingual is a plus)
• Greet children and families pleasantly and appropriately, ensuring a smooth transition into the classroom, a positive home-school connection and a family partnership
• Encourage parents to become involved in workshops, trainings and school activities
• Maintain compliance with policies and procedures
• Attend staff and parent meetings
• Conduct parent teacher conferences
• CPR and first aid certification maintained and renewed as needed
• Show professional and enthusiasm for teaching
• Identify and report child abuse/neglect

Educational Requirements:

• B.A Degree or at least 120 college credits in Early Childhood Education or equivalency
• NJ P-3 Certification (Required)

Experience Requirements:

• Professional experience of working with children ages 3 - 5 yr old

Preferred:

• Bilingual/multilingual with fluency

Employment will be contingent upon satisfactory receipt of:

• CHRI (Criminal History Record- fingerprint)
• CARI (Child Abuse Record - background check)

Will need to have:

• Current state approved CPR and first aid
• Current health physical
• Current TB test by the Mantoux method

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance