Posting Date:
01/16/2024
Closing Date:
12/31/2024
Job Title:
Pre-K Teacher - Passaic
Job Position:
Preschool
Organization:
Passaic Family Head Start
Email Address:
Website:
not provided
City/Area:
Passaic
State:
NJ
Zip Code:
07055
Duties:
Staff members are required to implement or assist with other tasks not listed below as required by the program.
- Develop weekly lessons plans in accordance with HighScope curriculum and IEP
- Develop and implement individualized learning activities
- Provide a developmentally-appropriate classroom environment that reflects the children's learning and growth
- Perform on-going developmental screenings, assessments, and evaluations of children as required by Head Start performance and program standards
- Provide lessons to address the individual needs of the child and the group
- Prepare developmental COR and progress reports
- Demonstrate cultural competency and respect for the child's background by incorporating the cultural, linguistic and familial values and beliefs into the childcare program and lesson plans
- Meet with multi-disciplinary intervention/prevention team to identify children with special needs
- Implement interventions for children with special needs as identified by PIRT and/or CST
- Complete orientation and transition of children into the classroom with parents/guardians
- Assist families with children's transitions from preschool into kindergarten
- Maintain positive ongoing and open communication with parents/guardians
- Provide a classroom environment that encourages parent participation
- Ensure that each family receives an opportunity to build strong relationships and experience clear and respectful communication with teaching staff
- Develop, aggregate, and evaluate individual, group, and program School Readiness Goals
- Conduct annual meeting with parents and set School Readiness Goals
- Conduct workshops and home-visits.
- Maintain accurate, complete and timely agency records and forms; Completes daily meal and attendance records
- Maintain up to date emergency forms, curriculum plans, individual child development profile and other records as needed
- Complete daily health checks regarding health, hygiene, safety, and overall well-being of the children
- Ensure a healthy, safe, clean and developmentally appropriate environment for children
- Assist with the supervision of floaters, subs, and volunteers in the classroom
- Meet weekly with Teachers to plan lessons for the upcoming week
- Ensure positive and open communication with co-teacher and colleagues
- Participates in on-going professional development opportunities
- Participate in ongoing development and evaluation of program goals and objectives
Qualifications:
- · BA Degree in Early Childhood Education w/NJ P-3 Certification, Special
Education, or Other Related Certifications
- 2 years of teaching experience in a preschool setting is desired
- Early Child Development knowledge and experience
- Ability to develop and present virtual and in-person lesson plan activities
- Knowledge of Head Start standards and High Scope Curriculum
- Excellent communication, problem solving, and priority setting skills as well as maintaining an overall positive and professional attitude in working with team members
- Motivated and punctual
- Ability to follow daily routine
- Ability to use the computer to prepare written documents/forms and input data
- Ability to effectively plan, organize, and implement educational activities on a daily basis
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality
- Successful completion of pre-employment requirements including child abuse background check, fingerprint clearance, physical, TB, and drug test, and all other pre-employment requirements
- Access to reliable transportation required
Instructions:
Email your resume to Tara.Jones@passaicheadstart.org