Preschool Teacher

Smart Start Academy – Toms River, NJ

Seeking talented, driven educators who share our commitment and passion for joyful learning!!!
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Qualifications
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• CDA/Associate Degree preferred but not required
• First Aid/CPR preferred but not required
• Previous childcare experience preferred but not required

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Responsibilities
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• Follows and exemplifies the Smart Start Academy Circle of Care philosophy and Core Values.
• Is in good physical, mental and emotional health to perform all job duties satisfactorily, including engaging in physical activity, lifting children, etc.
• Implements lesson plans according to the curriculum and age level.
• Recognizes the needs of the children and takes care of them promptly.
• Creates an atmosphere that is positive for learning and that stimulates critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making.
• Maintains interaction with children at all times.
• Understands daily need for small group/whole group interactive learning.
• Conveys a positive attitude at all times while working with the children, parents and other staff members including administration
• Conveys and follows philosophy of positive reinforcement and redirection.
• Maintains a safe and clean atmosphere for the children at all times. All sanitary procedures are to be followed regarding diaper changes, potty learning, toys and classroom sterilization.
• Is flexible and acts positively toward suggestions which are intended to improving performance and implement changes where necessary and willing to help other team members in unusual circumstances.
• Works cooperatively with the director, teammates, staff members and parents.
• Recognizes that gossip is inappropriate and threatens the success of the team. Avoids such conversations.
• Encourages a partnering relationship with the parent to work as a team for the benefit of the child
• Assists parents in following classroom procedures and policies (ie: labeling child’s belongings follow through with classroom schedule, etc.)
• Report to work on time, dressed appropriately in uniform, and does not take excessive days off.
• Before teacher leaves for the day, ask if there is anything that they made need to inform a parent about.
• Completes all tasks as assigned by the administrations.
• Keeps all company information confidential, including curriculum, policies, children’s evaluations, parent information and information about other staff members
• Expected to attend all staff meetings and workshops.
• Must complete a minimum of 12 hours of ongoing training through staff meetings and workshops.
• Abides and understands all licensing procedures including DCF, Fire Dept., Health Dept., etc and including company policies as stated in the employee handbook.
• Inquires with Administration if any part of job description, classroom management, employee handbook or any other aspect of job is not clearly understood.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $20