Little Learners Child Development Center
Preschool Lead Teacher Job at Little Learners Child Development Center in Hacken
Little Learners Child Development Center, Hackensack, NJ, US, 07601
Job Description
Job Description
Summary
We are seeking a passionate Lead Teacher to join our team, providing a nurturing and educational environment for young learners. As a Lead Teacher, you will play a vital role in shaping the minds of our future generation with age appropriate implementation, scaffolding learning and providing a safe and warm environment.
Duties
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum to stimulate children's cognitive, social, and emotional growth
- Create engaging lesson plans and activities that promote learning through play
- Provide a safe and supportive classroom environment for children
- Monitor and assess each child's progress and communicate effectively with parents
- Foster positive relationships with children, parents, and staff members
- Maintain a clean and organized classroom conductive to learning
Requirements
Qualifications
- Previous experience in childcare center setting is required --- minimum os 2 years experience as a Lead Teacher
- Knowledge of Creative Curriculum
- Ability to educate and engage young learners in a classroom setting
- Understanding of child welfare and development best practices
- Experience in preschool aged 2 - 3 year olds is required
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with children, parents, and colleagues
Nice To Haves
Benefits
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Days
Paid Vacation
Scholarships available
Summary
We are seeking a passionate Lead Teacher to join our team, providing a nurturing and educational environment for young learners. As a Lead Teacher, you will play a vital role in shaping the minds of our future generation with age appropriate implementation, scaffolding learning and providing a safe and warm environment.
Duties
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum to stimulate children's cognitive, social, and emotional growth
- Create engaging lesson plans and activities that promote learning through play
- Provide a safe and supportive classroom environment for children
- Monitor and assess each child's progress and communicate effectively with parents
- Foster positive relationships with children, parents, and staff members
- Maintain a clean and organized classroom conductive to learning
Requirements
Qualifications
- Previous experience in childcare center setting is required --- minimum os 2 years experience as a Lead Teacher
- Knowledge of Creative Curriculum
- Ability to educate and engage young learners in a classroom setting
- Understanding of child welfare and development best practices
- Experience in preschool aged 2 - 3 year olds is required
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with children, parents, and colleagues
Nice To Haves
- Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or CDA in Preschool
- CPR and First Aid Certified
- A minimum of 3 years experience working with children ages 2 - 3 years old
- Worked in a Licensed by the State of New Jersey Child Care Center
Benefits
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Days
Paid Vacation
Scholarships available