Evelyn Street Day School/Daycare

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Full-Time Head Toddler Teacher

Evelyn Street Day School in Paramus is seeking to hire full-time head teachers for the very young toddler classes. Candidates should enjoy children and have experience working with children in a daycare setting.
When applying for head teacher position at least one year experience in that position is required.
Our enrollment is growing and we need to increase our staff. Come join us as we grow to our pre-pandemic enrollment.
Responsibilities:
• Supervise and interact with children in a safe and compassionate manner
• Keep children safe and clean throughout the day
• Devise and implement creative activities to assist with child development
• Create a positive and nurturing environment for children
• Perform a variety of tasks, such as cleaning and sanitizing equipment and interacting and engaging with children,
• Complete and submit required paperwork and forms in a timely manner
• Follow staff handbook policies, regulations and guidelines
• Administer first aid and medication when necessary
• Incorporate building wide curriculum into the lesson plans
• Address children, co-workers, parents, and administration in a respectful manner
• Be punctual, reliable, dependent, focused, professional, flexible and engaging.
Qualifications:
• Previous teaching experience in a daycare setting
• Passionate about working with children
• Ability to build rapport with children and their parents, co-workers and administration
• Positive and patient demeanor
• Possess techniques for classroom management
• Speak, read and write English, fluently
• Be knowledgeable about child development
• Clear a fingerprint and background check
• Be fully Covid vaccinated and boosted
• Must have own transportation
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $14.00 - $17.00 per hour dependent on degree, experience and certifications.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $14.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Health Insurance for qualified individuals
• Aflack Supplemental Insurance
• Free Lunch

Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Evelyn Street Day School is a year-round facility where children are nurtured and educated from 6 weeks old through to 5 years old.

Qualifications
-Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and have relevant experience
-Must undergo a state background check
-Must have fingerprint check within one week of hire
-Must have a Mantoux test done within the first week of hire
-Must submit confirmation from a physician of being in good health
-Must speak, write, and read English fluently
-Must possess good communication skills being clear, diplomatic, and respectful
-Must be energetic, friendly, diplomatic, and caring
-Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time
-Must become familiar with the ages and stages of development for daycare aged children
-Must assist the lead teacher with; lesson preparation, changing diapers, cleaning, sanitizing, and various other duties.
-Must be flexible regarding shift changes, room assignments, and hours per week
-Must understand the ages and stages of child development
-Must be familiar with the learning process of children
-Must be able to manage the room in the absence of the lead teacher
-Must be able to lift children of 40 pounds

Job responsibilities (Partial list)

-Supervise children in all activities and keep them safe
-Attend a once-monthly (first Thursday of the month) mandatory staff meeting after hours anywhere between the hours of 6-8pm
-Establish a respectful relationship with the staff, parents, and administration
-Speak to children in a calm, respectful manner using acceptable tone and words
-Be helpful to the lead teacher in any way necessary such as but not limited to: prepping activities, conducting small group engagement, singing songs, preparing/dispensing meals, changing diapers, washing hands, stocking class with supplies, and supervising children
-Keep lines of communication open with coworkers, families, and administration
-Report any injuries, incidents, and concerns to administration
-Maintain a clean, organized, clutter-free room including but not limited to: sweeping the floor, mopping the floor, vacuuming the carpet, cleaning and sanitizing chairs and tables daily, keeping toys organized and complete as in puzzles, cleaning the gate and windows when needed or once weekly
-Know the numbers of students in the room at all times including to and from the gym, outside playtime and for fire drills, lockdowns, and evacuation drills
-Write out daily sheets to parents
-File an accident or injury report for parents and administration
-Be attentive to each individual child’s needs such as but not limited to: change of soiled diaper, change of soiled clothing, wiping of nose, cleaning of face, offering a hug and being comforted in various situations.

This is a full-time position with a negotiable salary.

18m-2yr Lead Teacher

Our growing childcare facility is looking for a Lead Teacher who can create a fun environment and incorporate educational programs that assist in our children’s development.

Seeking a highly qualified candidate who can add to and ensure the effective operation of the 18m-2yr room. Responsible for the overall excellent care and engagement of the students.The right individual will ensure the highest standards, from teaching and planning, classroom management, communication, and cleanliness to overall organization. This individual will also ensure that all daycare policies as well as all state regulations are followed.

Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities

Planning and Ex*****on:

Implement the highest quality Pre-K program including the safety, education, care and overall well-being of all of the children.
Communicate clearly, concisely and accurately with parents, administration, and fellow staff.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the center’s policies and procedures as well as state licensing and other applicable regulations by continually maintaining compliance in the classroom.
Accurately maintain appropriate and accurate children's records.
Maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment through regularly scheduled cleaning and frequent visual checks.
Function well in a fast-paced environment.
Assume any other essential functions to help make the room operate as successfully as possible.

Customer Service:

Provide an exceptional environment and quality child care service experience that exceeds customer expectations.
Represent ZHHL Corp. and all of its brands by promoting and projecting a positive Center image in a friendly and enthusiastic manner with families and visitors.

Education/Experience.

1 year experience in ECE or Child Development or related field is required. High school diploma or equivalent required.

We offer:

Collegial, friendly, and warm environment, competitive pay, paid training hours, First Aid/CPR training, paid holidays, bi-weekly pay, flexible/regular schedule, paid planning time, Aflac supplemental health insurance, Legal Shield group rate. Annual pay raise.

Application:

Please reply with resume and three references. [email protected]/201.523.9555

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: TBD

Job Types: Full-time

COVID-19 considerations:
We follow the guidelines set forth by DCF and CDC , OOL, etc. The common areas are wiped down twice daily. Children's toys are disinfected daily as are the chairs, mats and tables after every use. Hands are washed constantly. Masks for staff is a must.

We are looking for a daycare lead infant room caregiver.
We are a private daycare serving children 6 weeks to 5 years old. Our growing childcare facility is looking for an experienced caregiver who can help to create a safe and fun environment and incorporate educational programs that assist in our infants' development. If you love working with children and have previous experience in an early learning environment, please apply today. Retirees and moms with young children are welcome.

Evelyn Street Day School is a privately owned and operated child care center, serving children 0-5 years old. We are conveniently located off Rt 17 North by The Container Store. We offer a top-quality educational program to all our students that nourishes their curiosity and develops their desire for lifelong learning. We pride ourselves on being green, offering organic meals, and a chemical-free environment to our students and staff. Our children enjoy 2 spacious playgrounds and an indoor gym. Our professional staff is warm, caring, attentive, and nurturing. We are a family-oriented workplace that creates a caring environment for our students, their families, and our staff.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

When you join our team, you will:
• Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn
• Work with students and teachers to provide an optimal learning environment.
• Offer aid to children when needed.
• Prepare and execute lesson plans and activities.
• Monitor duties to ensure that student injuries are avoided and equipment is not damaged or used improperly.
• Facilitate individual and small group work so that students can enjoy a more specialized learning experience.
• Maintain the health and well-being of the children under your supervision (cleaning, meal preparation, and dealing with minor injuries)
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts, and corporate partners
• Partner with parents with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children
• Support our center’s success by partnering with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment, accreditation, and engagement

Qualifications
Required Skills and Experience:
• A love for children and a strong desire to make a difference every day
• Ability to build relationships with families and coworkers and create a dynamic environment where play and discovery go hand-in-hand
• Outstanding customer service skills
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain
• Must meet state specific guidelines for the role
• Must be physically able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors.
• Must be able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.

Must have own transportation

We offer
Collegial, friendly, and warm environment, competitive pay, paid training hours, First Aid/CPR training, paid holidays and time off, bi-weekly pay, paid planning time, Aflac supplemental health insurance, Legal Shield group rate and annual pay raise. A scholarship to attain the CDA certificate is available. There is a signing bonus of $500 for full time employees to be paid in two installments.

The wearing of masks is still mandated within the building. Temperatures are documented upon entering the building. Sanitization and cleaning of equipment and highly touched items as well as the washing of children's hands, often, are part of the daily duties as per state guidelines.

Doreen Stella

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