P3 Certified Pre-School Teacher with HiringBonus

Teacher/ Early Childhood
Paterson Family Center
New Jersey Community Development Corporation

New Jersey Community Development Corporation is a multi-faceted community development and social service agency providing opportunities to transform lives in Passaic County. Paterson Family Center is a pre-school for children who are 3 and 4 years of age and reside in the city of Paterson.

The Teacher assists in developing and implementing high quality early childhood education lessons and
activities to meet the needs of preschool students.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Planning and implementing day to day curriculum for children assigned to his/her classroom
• Organizing and maintaining the classroom equipment, materials and supplies
• Monitoring the needs of the children. Maintaining appropriate records and documentation on the progress, accomplishments and needs of each child. Communicating with the Director regarding the same.
• Planning and supervising field trips
• Meeting with the Director to report on program status and needs and any special needs or challenges of individual children or concerns of parents
• Leading individual conferences with parents regarding their child’s education. Informing parents of school news and activities
• Supervising volunteers and student aids in the classroom
• Reporting any suspected or known cases of child abuse and neglect to the Director
• Adhering to NAEYC Code of Ethics

Additional information:

• Salary is based on credentials: 58k-60k
• 10-month contract, 35-hour work week
• Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 3:30 pm

All new hires will receive a monetary bonus upon being on-boarded.

Prospective applicants must have a Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Social Work or a related field with a Pre-School through Grade 3 Certification (P-3), Certificate of Eligibility (CE) or Certificate of Eligibility with Advance Standing (CEAS); highly organized and motivated; good organizational skills; excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; and ability to work independently. Computer skills are also essential, with experience in Microsoft Word and Excel preferred. Attractive salary and benefits package will be provided.

If Interested In Applying For This Position

Please submit your resume with a cover note telling us a little about yourself, your skills, and experience.

New Jersey Community Development Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Eligible employees have access to a 403(b) retirement savings plan; however, there is no employer contribution at this time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field?
• Do you have a valid Pre-School through Grade 3 (P-3) Certification, CE, or CEAS?
• Do you have experience working with preschool-aged children (ages 3-4)?
• Do you have experience planning and implementing early childhood curriculum?
• Are you comfortable communicating with parents and conducting parent-teacher conferences?
• Are you available to work full-time (M-F, 7:30am - 3:30pm)?
• Do you have reliable transportation to Paterson NJ?

Work Location: In person