Newman Early Learning Center is hiring: Group/Lead Teacher in Riverton

Key Responsibilities:Plan and implement curriculum: Develop and deliver age-appropriate lesson plans that align with the developmental needs of the children in your classroom.Create a safe and nurturing environment: Ensure the physical, emotional, and cognitive well-being of all children. Keep a clean and neat classroom environment and help throughout the school, as needed, with cleaning responsibilities.Promote social-emotional development: Foster a classroom culture of respect, cooperation, and self-regulation.Communicate with families: Maintain open, effective, and professional communication with families regarding their childs progress and classroom activities.Supervise and mentor: Provide guidance and leadership to assistant teachers, ensuring a collaborative and supportive team environment.Maintain classroom management: Implement positive behavior management strategies to ensure a productive and harmonious classroom.Track developmental milestones: Observe and document each childs growth, sharing updates with parents and adjusting lesson plans as necessary.Ensure compliance with licensing regulations: Adhere to all local, state, and federal regulations to maintain a safe and licensed educational environment.Qualifications:At least one year of lead teaching experience in an early childhood setting is required, plus at least one of the following: Associates degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development (preferred)Six college credits in Early Childhood Education or Child Development and nine credits in Education, Psychology, Health Care, Nursing, or any other field related to child growth or developmentChild Development Associate (CDA) Credential, Certified Child Care Professional (CCP) CertificateGroup Teacher endorsement from the New Jersey Registry for Childhood ProfessionalsProfessional Impact New Jersey, or New Jersey Infant/Toddler Credential administered through Professional Impact New Jersey.Also required: Knowledge of child development and age-appropriate practices.Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).Benefits:Competitive salary.Health and dental benefits available for full-time employees who qualify.Paid time off.Professional development opportunities.Supportive and collaborative work environment.Full-time availability required: Monday through Friday 9:30-5:30pm.
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