Early Childhood Head Teacher

Early Childhood Head Teacher – Kaplen JCC on the Palisades

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E. Clinton Ave., Tenafly, NJ 07670

• Plan, supervise, and implement developmentally appropriate experiences for the class according to the child‑centered, constructivist, and emergent curriculum and philosophy of the school.
• Work effectively individually and as part of a teaching team, including the supervision of two or three assistant educators.
• Develop a positive relationship with each child, through observation and learning experience, helping to enhance his/her development and growth.
• Maintain a safe, inviting, and appropriate classroom environment.
• Create a learning environment that provides emotional, cognitive, social, and physical growth in children.
• Communicate regularly with parents through daily interactions, weekly electronic newsletters and photos, emails, and bi‑annual Parent Teacher conferences.
• Attend and participate in all staff meetings, including age level meetings, teaching team meetings, head teacher meetings, and full staff meetings.

• Must hold either a Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related degree with experience.
• Knowledge of growth and development of young children, including developmentally appropriate practice, emergent curriculum, and constructivist learning preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Judaic background preferred.
• Ability to actively participate in children's play and care, including high mobility, standing, walking, bending, and sitting on the floor. Must be able to lift and carry young children.

$33,000–$52,000 (commensurate with experience)

To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to ECCjobs