The Gilliard Group Hiring for Preschool Teacher- PK3 -PK4 Job at Newark, NJ Full Time

Job Description

The position is a full time Teacher in the Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 Program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Work daily as a classroom Pre-K Teacher developing weekly lesson plans and other activities with input from Education team and supervising children in a safe, positive and developmentally appropriate environment.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the Creative curriculum through proper daily implementation with developmentally appropriate conversations, behaviors and guidance strategies and ability to model for teaching staff, children, parents, community volunteers and interns.
• Demonstrate the ability to supervise and support the teaching team.
• Log daily child attendance and meal counts and submit monthly to designated content area Supervisors/Specialists.
• Conduct developmental screenings, parent conferences and ongoing assessments within the required time frames.
• Maintain anecdotal notes, as well as developmental and numerical data records on each child, with written and verbal input from other teaching staff in child’s record and data entry software.
• Participation in Teacher meetings, Professional Learning Communities and Professional Development as required by designated program.
• Actively participate in special community events and agency-wide initiatives including development events and activities.
• Perform any other duties as assigned in support of agency and program needs and operations.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors in Early Childhood Education or related field and 1 year experience in a Pre-K setting.
• DOE Funded Pre-K: must have license to teach in the State of NJ with a Preschool through Third Grade or Nursery through Eighth Grade Certification or Certificate of Eligibility/Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing.

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Experience with Head Start, Abbott Program and NAEYC standards with knowledge of Creative curriculum.

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Remote interview process
• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Virtual meetings
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Work Remotely

• No

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: From $61,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• Early Childhood Education: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• PK-3 Standard Certification (Required)

Work Location: One location