Head Teacher Needed for Local PreschoolChildcareCenter
At ourHillsborough Preschool and Childcare Center our goal is to help develop eachchild holistically. We strive to create acommunity where children are challenged and become enthusiasticabout lifelonglearning .
Our curriculumintegrates the arts into our ageappropriate development standardsthrough classes and theaterstyle productions.
We providespecialized education in the Performing Arts and our teachers takepride in encouraging students to strive for excellence in academicsand the arts.
Weare actively searching for amotivated and enthusiastic Head Teacher to joinour team in providing a safe fun and enriching environment forchildren.
Ifyou love caring for kids and providing an atmosphere full ofimagination and playfulness while also giving them the tools tolearn and grow we would love to meet you!
PrimaryResponsibilitiesInclude :
- Engagewith current and prospective parents and familymembers
- Complywith governmental regulations regarding the care ofchildren
- Understandresponsibilities as a mandatedreporter
- Keepthe Director informed of any necessary information regarding thecare and safety ofchildren
- Completetimely and accurate documentation and other licensing or regulationrequirements
- Usetime wisely and take initiative whenappropriate
- Assistand accept responsibilities in other daily center duties that mightbe temporary in the event other personnel are notavailable
- Attendand participate in staff meetings center events and parent / customermeetings asrequired
- Followprocedures and policies as stated in the handbook and employeemanual
- Demonstrateknowledge of and model understanding of philosophy including ourcurriculum
- Maintainaccreditation standards and licensing regulations at alltimes
- Greetchildren and parents daily at drop off and pickup
- Be asupportive and contributing member of theteam
- Demonstrateinitiative in decisionmaking; i.e. transitions classroom managementcrisismanagement
- Provideappropriate role modeling to fellow staffmembers
- Consistentlydemonstrate a positive and professionalattitude
- Adhereto and act in line with company mission and values at alltimes
- Maybe called upon for offsite activities related to team building withcoworkers
- Meetalldeadlines
SuccessfulCandidates Must HaveO ne of theFollowing :
- Masters degree in education and six ECE credits AND one year ofexperience
- Masters degree in any field other than Education AND nine ECE credits and one year ofexperience
- Bachelors degree in Education Psychology Healthcare Nursing or any otherfield related to Childhood Growth and Development;
or teachingcertification from Department of Educationin Elementary Education Nursery School Preschool through thirdgrade (P3) or Teacher of the Handicapped AND sixECE credits and two years ofexperience
- Bachelorsdegree in any other field than those listed above AND nine ECE credits or six ECE credits and fouryears ofexperience
- Teachingcertification from Department of Education in a field other thanthose listed above AND nine ECE credits andthree years of experience or six ECE credits and four years ofexperience
- Montessorieducation equivalent to a Bachelor s degree AND two years ofexperience
- HeadTeacher endorsement from the New Jersey Registry for ChildhoodProfessionals Professional Impact NewJersey
WhatWeOffer :
- DentalInsurance
- EmployeeDiscount
- HealthInsurance
- PaidTimeOff
- ProfessionalDevelopmentAssistance
- TuitionReimbursement