Preschool Teacher

Job Description

About the Role:

VIP Childhood Development Center is looking for a Head Teacher for our Preschool Classroom. This class has 25 wonderful children looking for a committed teacher to love and nurture them. We are dedicated to fostering creativity and learning in our students while providing a supportive atmosphere for our educators.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct/Observe children to ensure a safe learning environment.
• Implementing school policies and procedures and enforcing them consistently.
• Communicating with Parents about their child’s progress, behavior issues, illnesses, or other relevant topics
• Conducting verbal and written performance evaluations assessing strengths and developmental opportunities of students
• Developing, documenting and ensuring Creative Curriculum lesson plans are being implemented. Observation and evaluating lesson plans through Gold.
• Creating a safe environment for children to learn and play by ensuring that the facility is clean and organized.
• Conducting programs that meet the developmental needs of children in their care with parents by Grow NJ KIDS standards.
• Maintaining accurate records of attendance, behaviors, and other pertinent information about children in the program.

Requirements:

• CDA or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred.
• Experience working with preschool-aged children required
• Strong leadership skills
• Experience in childcare
• Knowledge of Creative Curriculum
• Knowledge of Grow NJ Kids
• Organizational Skills
• Maintaining of Records
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Passion for teaching and nurturing young learners.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team.
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire).
• Positive attitude and commitment to child development.