What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Teacher position at The Children's Home Society of New Jersey - Head...?
About us:
Founded in 1894, The Children’s Home Society of New Jersey is a nonprofit organization that helps at-risk infants, children, youth, and families achieve their potential.
CHSofNJ’s Head Start program actively encourages parent participation – in the classroom, at HS/EHS events, and in administering the program. We recognize parents as their child’s first and best teacher, and we are committed to partnering with parents to help their children and families achieve their full potential! Head Start children participate in engaging, interactive lessons and activities designed to reinforce key skills and developmental abilities. Our research-based curriculum is designed to help young children develop in six key areas: cognitive, social-emotional, physical, language, literacy, and mathematics. Our vision is that all children have secure, caring families, good health, and function well cognitively, emotionally and behaviorally. We are hiring Head Start Teachers who will transition to an Abbott/Head Start Teacher once the Certificate of Eligibility is obtained.
Benefits for our preschool teachers include:
- Minimum Salary: $61,410.00/10 month Annual = $42.38 per hour
- Maximum Salary: Pay step based on Education and Preschool Experience
- Signing Bonus: $2,000.00
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and LTD Insurances, Flexible Spending, 403(b) Retirement Plans, Paid Holidays, Paid Winter and Spring Break
Employees are reimbursed the cost of the PRAXIS exam as they test, successfully pass, and work towards obtaining a Certificate of Eligibility NJ P-3 certification.
Responsibilities for our preschool teachers include:
- Planning and carrying out activities
- Maintaining the classroom environment
- Supervising children and providing child care
- Parent/teacher conferences
- Supervision of classroom volunteers and teacher assistant
Requirements for our preschool teachers Include:
- N-8 and CE or CEAS NJ P-3 Certified or In Process of Obtaining
- Love providing high quality early childhood education and comprehensive services to 3-5 year olds
The Children’s Home Society is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $42.38 - $49.34 per hour
Expected hours: 33.75 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
License/Certification:
- CE or CEAS NJ P-3 or N-8 Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $10,000 - $61,410