05/13/2024
We are looking for awesome teachers to join our team, make a positive impact every day, and help the students learn, grow, and thrive. At TELC we strive to provide a positive, fun work environment with support and guidance. To apply email [email protected]
The Early Learning Center
We are located at 1633 Route 70, Southampton, NJ 08088
Job Description:
Responsible for the care of children 6 weeks to 5 years old while managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Teachers must understand children’s cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.
Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
Ensure a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
Additional Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required
Ability to transition between roles and classrooms as needed.
Minimum of 1 years of professional child care experience.
High energy.
Strong oral and written communication skills and proficient with technology systems.
Ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
A strong understanding of child development.
Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
Physical Requirements
The ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl.
A specific vision ability to see colors, have peripheral vision and depth perception.