Lead Teacher for a Pre-K 3 Program - Full Time

Summary

Evelyn Street Day School, located in Paramus, is seeking to hiring full time, year round lead child care/preschool teacher for a three year old group (3-4 year old)
Looking to make a difference in the lives of children while working in a supportive and fun environment?
Join our passionate team dedicated to nurturing and inspiring young minds! Apply today and start a fulfilling career where you can make an impact every single day.

Duties

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
When you join our team as a Head Teacher you will be expected to:
• Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn
• Work with students and teachers to provide an optimal learning environment.
• Offer aid to children when needed.
• Prepare and execute lesson plans and activities to reflect ESDS curriculum
• Facilitate individual and small group work so that students can enjoy a more specialized learning
experience.
• Maintain the health and well-being of the children under your supervision (cleaning, meal
preparation and dealing with minor injuries)
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community
contacts, and corporate partners
• Work with children to improve both their academic and social skills
• Partner with parents with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children
• Support our center’s success by partnering with center staff and leadership to achieve goals
around enrollment, accreditation, and engagement
Monitor duties to ensure that student injuries are avoided and equipment is not damaged or used
improperly.

Requirements

Qualifications
Required Skills and Experience:
A candidate with several years of experience teaching three year olds or a current CDA or higher degree in education
• A love for children and a strong desire to make a difference every day
• Ability to build relationships with families and coworkers and create a dynamic environment where
play and discovery go hand-in-hand
• Outstanding customer service skills
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain
• Must meet state specific guidelines for the role
• Must be physically able to work indoors or outdoors.
• Must be able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children,
see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English fluently.
We offer
Collegial, friendly, and warm environment, competitive pay, paid training hours, First Aid/CPR
training, paid holidays, bi-weekly pay, paid planning time, Aflac supplemental health insurance, free
professional developmental courses and an annual pay raise.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Starting at $18 and higher depending on experience and other qualifications such as
CPR and 1st Aid certifications, CDA or teaching certificate

Nice To Haves

Experience in Day Care for at least a year

Benefits

Paid time off for holidays and can accumulate sick pay