What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Preschool Teacher (C.E. or C.E.A.S. required) position at Zadie's Of The Oranges?
If you have a passion for Early Childhood Education, We Have A Career Opportunity for You at Zadie's Of The Oranges! We are a family-oriented Early Childhood Center; with great benefits and much room for growth.
Qualifications:
Patience, compassion, friendly, nurturing, and positive energy are all vital qualities of a successful pre-K teacher
Capable of inspiring, encouraging, and developing young children, each of whom will have different abilities, challenges, and personalities
A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
A New Jersey Department of Education Standard Certificate, Certificate of Eligibility (CE), or Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS) Preschool through Grade 3 Knowledge of the Tools Of The Mind Curriculum, Sonday System, and Gold/Coaching to Fidelity
Knowledge of Early Childhood Classroom Management and Assessment Systems
Experience working with preschool students
Ability to work collaboratively with staff, administration, and families
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, with staff, children, parents, and community
Excellent understanding of the principles of child development, preschool educational methods, and the New Jersey Preschool Teaching & Learning Standards
Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms mandated by the New Jersey Office Of Licensing
Ability to act as a mediator between children using positive behavior support
Able to work with technology in general, including laptops, PCs, iPads, Smart Boards, Apps on iPhones
Certification in Child First Aid/CPR/AED
Job Description:
Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health using the Teaching Strategies GOLD online assessment and the myIGDIs (Individual Growth & Development Indicators) system
Identify children showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-related problems and discuss them with supervisors, parents or guardians, and child development specialists
Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and needs, determine their priorities for their children, and suggest ways that they can promote learning and development
Enforce all administration policies and procedures outlined in the Zadie’s Of The Oranges Staff/Parent Handbook
Arrange indoor and outdoor spaces to facilitate creative play, motor-skill activities, and safety in keeping with ECERS standards
Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations
Prepare lesson plans and reports on students and activities as required by the administration
Organize and label materials and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their ages and perceptual skills and in keeping with ECERS standards
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence
Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula
Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and classroom volunteers
Provides individual, small, and/or large group instruction, whenever appropriate, to adapt the curriculum to the needs of students with varying intellectual and special abilities
Plans and coordinates the work of aides, teacher assistants, and other paraprofessionals
Performs other duties as assigned
Benefits:
Salary Range: $56,000.00 - $63,000.00 per year
Dental Insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance
401K
Monday to Friday (Zadie's Of The Oranges follows the EOSD's Calendar.)
Bonus:
Flexible
Family Oriented Atmosphere
Onsite Mentorship
Advocates Of Hiring From Within
Employee discount
Professional Development Assistance (NJCCIS) New Jersey Child Care Information System
Patience, compassion, friendly, nurturing, and positive energy are all vital qualities of a successful pre-K teacher
Capable of inspiring, encouraging, and developing young children, each of whom will have different abilities, challenges, and personalities
A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
A New Jersey Department of Education Standard Certificate, Certificate of Eligibility (CE), or Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS) Preschool through Grade 3 Knowledge of the Tools Of The Mind Curriculum, Sonday System, and Gold/Coaching to Fidelity
Knowledge of Early Childhood Classroom Management and Assessment Systems
Experience working with preschool students
Ability to work collaboratively with staff, administration, and families
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, with staff, children, parents, and community
Excellent understanding of the principles of child development, preschool educational methods, and the New Jersey Preschool Teaching & Learning Standards
Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms mandated by the New Jersey Office Of Licensing
Ability to act as a mediator between children using positive behavior support
Able to work with technology in general, including laptops, PCs, iPads, Smart Boards, Apps on iPhones
Certification in Child First Aid/CPR/AED
Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health using the Teaching Strategies GOLD online assessment and the myIGDIs (Individual Growth & Development Indicators) system
Identify children showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-related problems and discuss them with supervisors, parents or guardians, and child development specialists
Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and needs, determine their priorities for their children, and suggest ways that they can promote learning and development
Enforce all administration policies and procedures outlined in the Zadie’s Of The Oranges Staff/Parent Handbook
Arrange indoor and outdoor spaces to facilitate creative play, motor-skill activities, and safety in keeping with ECERS standards
Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations
Prepare lesson plans and reports on students and activities as required by the administration
Organize and label materials and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their ages and perceptual skills and in keeping with ECERS standards
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence
Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula
Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and classroom volunteers
Provides individual, small, and/or large group instruction, whenever appropriate, to adapt the curriculum to the needs of students with varying intellectual and special abilities
Plans and coordinates the work of aides, teacher assistants, and other paraprofessionals
Performs other duties as assigned
Salary Range: $56,000.00 - $63,000.00 per year
Dental Insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance
401K
Monday to Friday (Zadie's Of The Oranges follows the EOSD's Calendar.)
Flexible
Family Oriented Atmosphere
Onsite Mentorship
Advocates Of Hiring From Within
Employee discount
Professional Development Assistance (NJCCIS) New Jersey Child Care Information System
Salary : $56,000 - $63,000