Job Description Overview:
KIDS Interactive Day School has a strong passion for enhancing the education and care of children in a way where learning and play can happen simultaneously. We strive to accomplish this through our engaging educational plans, developmentally appropriate activities, and supportive teachers. The day school is looking for teachers to join the team who share this same goal, enjoy managing children, and understand the importance of early learning and education. KIDS is dedicated to cultivating a workplace that is focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion to ensure a positive environment for all.
The ideal candidate would have prior working experience in a childcare setting and can contribute to the collaborative and nurturing working environment.
- Candidates must pass required state and company background checks and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements
- At least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED required
- Minimum 1 year working with children in a childcare setting (babysitting, nanny, teacher) and ranging from infant to preschool
- Patience and ability to handle challenging behaviors with empathy and provide solution-based approaches
Toddler Teacher Responsibilities:
- Planning and delivering lessons designed to facilitate students' social, emotional, and cognitive development following the Creative Curriculum.
- Encouraging self-expression through understanding, flexibility, and behavioral reinforcement.
- Tending to students' basic needs by feeding and dressing them.
- Mediating conflict between students.
- Modelling appropriate behaviors, even when not on duty.
- Ensuring that the classroom remains safe and conducive to learning at all times.
- Liaising with families to gain insight into students' home lives.
- Tracking and informing parents of students' progress.
- Attending parent and staff meetings.
- A passion for early childhood development.
Toddler Teacher Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Clear criminal record.
- Prior experience working with young children, preferably within a similar setting.
- CPR/First-Aid Certified (prefferrred)
- Physically fit and able to lift up to 70 pounds.
- Warm, approachable disposition.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work during evenings, as needed.
- Acknowledges parent and child with a greeting at drop-off and pick-up.
- Communicates with parents daily, reports at least one positive event (accomplishment, amusing anecdote, etc.) about each child to the parent.
- Prepares memo daily for parent, indicating child’s functioning each day.
- Treats parents with dignity and respect, recognizing the cultural and socio-economic diversity of the population.
- Makes parents aware of classroom and center activities, and encourages family involvement
- Brings any parent feedback, concerns about children, etc. to the attention of the Center Director before discussing with the parent.
- Insures that items (papers, dirty clothes, etc.) are taken home and follows up with parents on items to be brought to the center.
- Respects the confidentiality of families, and takes care not to speak in front of the children about that child or other children.
- Participates in parent conferences as needed.
- Accommodates special requests from parents whenever possible.
Having issues with your application? Contact us directly at [email protected].
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
Ability to Commute:
- Oakland, NJ 07436 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Oakland, NJ 07436: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
