Teacher of Preschool/Special Education at Kids R First

Summary

Compensation: Salary depends on certification and years of preschool (Range of $55,000-$60,000 per year)

Work Hours: 8:15am-3:25pm

Summary: Join Kids R First! We are community providers for Trenton, NJ committed to providing free quality preschool. We strive to create a fun and encouraging culture that feels like family. Our core values include:

 

·        Creativity

·        Support

·        Dedication

 

Here’s why you’ll love working for Kids R First:

·        Work-Life Balance: No nights or weekends, paid time off, the ability to bring your children to work with you (for Trenton residents).

·        Opportunity: We invest in your future with ongoing training.

·        Recognition: We provide a positive, fun workplace where employees are appreciated.

 

This is more than just a job. It's a journey where you learn, grow, thrive, and play every day as the children are learning. Being a preschool teacher is a special and rewarding career. As a teacher, you are:

• Attentive! Follow all licensing guidelines and company standards to ensure the daily care of every child in your classroom.
• Connected! Develop your ability to accurately observe, assess, and plan for children and effectively communicate with families.
• Knowledgeable! Complete training that provides insight on curriculum, development topics, and much more!

Duties

·       Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.

·       Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.

·       Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.

·       Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.

·       Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.

·       Ensure a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.

·       Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.

·       Maintain accurate records, forms and files.

Requirements

• Must have NJ P-3 and NJ Teacher of students with disability endorsement, Standard, CEAS, or CE.
• If you are in the process of getting your NJ Special Education license and have a license from another state, we will also consider your application. 
• Teacher candidates for Alternate Route are also encouraged to apply.
• High energy.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• An understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual a plus.

Benefits

• Medical/prescription benefits.
• Paid Orientation and Professional Development.
• 401K Retirement with organization match program.
• Classroom materials monthly stipend.
• Sign on Bonus*
• Our work is meaningful; We make a difference in children’s lives every day!