Kiddie Academy has an exciting opportunity for an energetic, organized and inspiring educator to join us as a Lead Teacher. This position allows you to mesh your experience in early childhood education and leadership with your communication and creative skills to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families in our community every day!

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We are currently looking for a Lead Teacher with flexible hours for our Florham Park location.

Daily Responsibilities:

• Understanding the Life Essentials curriculum thoroughly and developing and implementing supplemental lesson plans (as required) based on the monthly and seasonal themes and the interests of the children in the classroom
• Meeting the individual needs of the children including feeding and diapering
• Participating in staff and training meetings
• Designing an appropriate room arrangement to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom
• Interacting with the children to support play, exploration, and learning and working through exciting projects
• Presenting expectations that are appropriate to the child’s age and developmental level
• Planning and implementing activities that develop self-esteem, confidence and social skills
• Communicating appropriately and professionally with children, parents and fellow staff using Academy tools and resources
• Meeting Kiddie Academy's Quality Assurance and NJ state licensing requirements

Assistant Teachers work with the Lead Teachers to ensure compliance with Kiddie Academy's industry-leading Quality Assurance standards. Most importantly, they create a positive learning environment in their classroom where children develop a lifelong love of learning!

Teacher Qualifications:

• Associates / CDA degree in Education, Psychology, Health Care, Nursing, or any other field related to Growth and Development and 2 years of experience
• Strong written and communication skills, ability to communicate with parents and build life-long relationships
• Experience working in an educational day care facility – (at least 1 year preferred)

Job Type: Full Time

Kiddie Academy offers competitive compensation based on experience, education and certifications and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide outstanding opportunities including:

• Competitive Salary (based on experience)
• Supportive Work Environment
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Opportunity for advancements

Experience/ Education:1 year experience and Degree or CDA

Working hours: Monday-Friday required with the ability to work until 6:00PM.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Florham Park, NJ 07932: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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