07/02/2022
Full Time Lead Teacher Position Available
Job Description
Lead Teacher plan and conduct an effective child development program to meet the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs of each child.
• Ensure that childcare routines are carried out in a manner that is prompt, hygienic, and consistent with the good child development principles. This includes routines related to diapering, hand washing, eating, napping, and transitioning between activities.
• Ensure the safety of children through constant supervision, effective arrangement of space, proper maintenance of equipment, and regular practice of fire drills and other emergency procedures.
• Operate the classroom in compliance with all childcare licensing standards
• Create an open, friendly, and cooperative atmosphere in which children and families feel comfortable and secure.
• Provide experiences that promote individual expression through conversation, play and creativity. • Provide a variety of language stimulation activities.
• Ensure that parents receive adequate information about their child's experiences at the center through daily contacts and regularly scheduled parent conferences.
• Maintain written records designed to evaluate each individual child.
• Promote and nurture parent-child bonding and relationships.
• Greet infants and their parents warmly and with enthusiasm each morning.
• Initiate classroom activities daily (sing-a-longs, art projects, sensory exploration, outdoor stimulation).
• Display children’s creative artwork on bulletin board, changing monthly (when age appropriate)
• Provide daily care individually to each child, including potting training daily.
• Observe children to detect signs of illness, injury, abuse, neglect, emotional disturbance, or other special needs, and report these signs immediately to the Director.
• Use equipment and supplies safely and conscientiously, keeping physical environment clean and orderly.
• Always maintain confidentiality of child and family information.
• Inspect the school site and equipment for potential safety hazards; taking corrective action or informing the Director to prevent injuries.
• Contribute to the operation of the center by participating in staff meetings and sharing information gained through attendance at workshops and professional reading.
• Work as a member of a team to ensure continuity and a high standard of quality in all classrooms in the center
Job Types: Full-time & Part-time
Pay: $12.00 - $14.00 per hour
Benefits:
• Paid time off
• Referral program
Schedule:
• Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
All teachers are required to wear a mask throughout the day.
Experience:
• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location:
• Two locations- East Orange and South Orange
This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:
• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
• Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction
• Innovative -- prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity
• High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment
This Job Is:
• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma
Company's website:
• www.buzzing-bees.com
