Kiddie Academy of Lopatcong is now immediately hiring a Lead Teacher!
Make a difference in a child's life - and your own.
Kiddie Academy of Lopatcong has an exciting opportunity for an energetic, optimistic, and inspiring educator to join us as a Lead Teacher in our two year old classroom. You’ll bring a creative touch and caring attitude to our passionate team of child care professionals who make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families in our community every day. If you’re motivated by smiles and laughs from children and praise from parents, this could be the job for you!
About Kiddie Academy
Kiddie Academy® is a leader in educationally focused child care for more than 30 years. Kiddie Academy redefined childcare by creating a place where fun and learning go hand in hand.
Position Overview
You will provide a stimulating, safe, and developmentally appropriate educational environment where children have the opportunity to develop cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills. You will be responsible for the daily planning, management, and supervision of the classroom and children. You will ensure that all parents, children, and classroom staff concerns are appropriately addressed.
Position Responsibilities
- Ensures that the physical, social and emotional needs of the children are met daily
- Ensures all licensing regulations, policies and procedures to keep the children healthy and safe are being implemented.
- Creates activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem solving appropriate to the developmental levels and learning styles of children through well defined interest areas through completion and implementation of lesson plans
- Assists and supervises children during all activities
- Completes all Academy and classroom paperwork: for example, daily notes, student accident reports, attendance reports
- Attends and participates in staff meetings, Academy events, and parent meetings, as requested
- Assists children with meal times and cleanup
- Ensures that all classroom and outdoor equipment are in good working condition and are used and maintained properly
- Directs activities of other staff in the classroom to ensure that the classroom functions in an orderly manner
- Interacts with parents and maintains open communication to encourage family engagement
- Schedules and conducts parent and teacher conferences throughout the year
- Performs other similar or related duties as necessary
Position Requirements
- Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have a CDA or further degree in the field of education and classroom teaching experience to be considered for this position
- Previous experience of at least one year in childcare, teaching, or other related fields (preferred)
- Positive and patient demeanor
- Passionate about working with children
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Action oriented, organized, strategic thinker, and reliable
Kiddie Academy of Lopatcong is an equal opportunity employer with a good work environment, great pay, and excellent benefits, including the following:
- Paid time off
- Child Care Discount
- Supportive, on-site owner
- Company paid professional development support including paid training and professional resources
Ability to commute/relocate
- Lopatcong, NJ 08865: reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
If you are enthusiastic, friendly, and motivated, we are looking for you! Please submit both a Cover Letter and Resume for consideration.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $18.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Must have 1 year of teaching experience
Education:
Work Location: In person
