What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute Pre-School Teacher (FC2) position at Catholic Charities, Diocese of Paterson?
For over 75 years, Catholic Family and Community Services, has provided at little or no cost, a full spectrum of services to individuals who are oppressed, families who are in crisis and communities who are disenfranchised.
Located throughout the New Jersey Counties of Passaic, Morris and Sussex, we provide professionally based social services, including Behavioral Health Programs, Veterans Services, Children’s Programs, Senior and Aging Services and much more.
Substitute Pre-School Teacher (State-Mandated Pre-School)
10 month position (School Hours 8:00am - 3:00pm)
Location: Paterson, NJ
A renowned agency like Catholic Family and Community Services requires a phenomenal Teaching Staff to support our 3 Early Learning Programs. We are currently looking for Pre-School Teachers to join our team.
This is the perfect job for you, if…
- You’re interested in a meaningful job with an agency that touches the lives of so many individuals, families and communities.
What makes us stand out from other schools?
- Our long established centers that provide high quality preschool education
- Strong mentorship programs for teachers
- Small adult to child ratios (2 adults for maximum of 15 children)
- Inclusive Educational Program serving all children (English Learners, Special Needs)
- Bilingual Staff (Teacher and/or Assistant or both)
- Supportive relationships with families and community resource providers
- Professional learning community to enhance teaching skills
- Low staff turnover
We believe our biggest difference is the supportive, collaborative environment for staff, children and families throughout our community.
So if you’re looking for a company where you will be challenged, respected, and valued, then this opportunity is for you. Additionally, if you’re looking for an organization that’s invested in your personal development, offers rewarding work and a great team environment then apply today.
General Summary:
Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of children at all times; be alert to the needs and concerns of the children as individuals and as a part of the larger whole. Work co-operatively with the classroom teacher or assistant teacher to engage and instruct children during the school day.
Skill and Requirements:
- Must have a minimum of 60 college credits or County Substitute License; Certificate of Eligibility PreK-Grade 3 preferred.
- Knowledge of child development.
- Must be 18 years of age, or older.
- Effective English oral and written skills.
- Second Language oral and written skills a plus.
- Effective comprehension and reasoning skills.
- Ability to accurately fill out necessary documentation and form.
- Basic computer skills a plus.
Schools included in rotation:
La Vida Too
El Mundo de Nino
El Mundo de Colores
Friendship Corner II
Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) – we will discontinue the use of any recruitment resources which engages in direct or indirect discriminatory practices.
