Prekindergarten Teacher/ Assistant Director

K & M Early Childhood Learning

Prekindergarten Teacher/ Assistant Director

Edison, NJ
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Competitive salary

    Employee discounts

    Paid time off

    Benefits/Perks

    Competitive Compensations

    Career Advancement Opportunities

    Great Work Environment

    Job Summary We are a small day care seeking an energetic and experienced Pre-Kindergarten Teacher to join our team! You will be leading a class of students through the school year, assessing their current academic level, and designing instruction to meet students’ collective and individual needs. You will also be covering the office while the Director is not there, answering phones, speaking with parents and addressing teacher concerns.

    You are passionate about learning and helping students reach their potential. With strong creative and problem-solving skills, you love connecting with individual students and creating an engaging classroom environment.

    Classroom Responsibilities

    Create and follow a comprehensive curriculum

    Teach beginning reading and math skills

    Assist children with developing social and emotional skills

    Use a range of instructional methods and learning techniques

    Communicate with parents and other school personnel

    Assess student's skills and performance to ensure they are meeting developmental milestones

    Office Responsibilities

    Answer phones

    Speaking with parents

    Showing the school for tours

    Addressing teacher issues

    Following state ratios

    Qualifications

    Must have Bachelor’s degree or state teaching certification

    Strong understanding of child development principles and best practices in education and classroom management

    Excellent verbal and written communication skills

    Knowledge of classroom health, safety, and sanitation guidelines and ability to closely adhere to the guidelines

    Problem-solving and mediation skills