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Catholic Charities Diocese of Paterson is Hiring a Pre-School Teacher (Friendship Corner 2) Near Paterson, NJ
Are you passionate about making a difference in others' lives? Then come join the Catholic Family and Community Services team!
For over 75 years, Catholic Family and Community Services, has provided at little or no cost, a full spectrum of services to individuals who are oppressed, families who are in crisis and communities who are disenfranchised.
Located throughout the New Jersey Counties of Passaic, Morris and Sussex, we provide professionally based social services, including Behavioral Health Programs, Veterans Services, Children’s Programs, Senior and Aging Services and much more.
Pre-School Teacher
Friendship Corner 2 (State-Mandated Pre-School)
Hours: 8:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Paterson, NJ
A renowned agency like Catholic Family and Community Services requires a phenomenal Teaching Staff to support our 3 Early Learning Programs. We are currently looking for Pre-School Teachers to join our team.
This is the perfect job for you, if…
- You’re interested in a meaningful job with an agency that touches the lives of so many individuals, families and communities.
What makes us stand out from other schools?
- Our long established centers that provide high quality preschool education
- Strong mentorship programs for teachers
- Small adult to child ratios (2 adults for maximum of 15 children)
- Inclusive Educational Program serving all children (English Learners, Special Needs)
- Bilingual Staff (Teacher and/or Assistant or both)
- Supportive relationships with families and community resource providers
- Professional learning community to enhance teaching skills
- Low staff turnover
We believe our biggest difference is the supportive, collaborative environment for staff, children and families throughout our community.
So if you’re looking for a company where you will be challenged, respected, and valued, then this opportunity is for you. Additionally, if you’re looking for an organization that’s invested in your personal development, offers rewarding work and a great team environment then apply today.
JOB SUMMARY:
The classroom teacher must supervise and insure the safety and well-being of children at all times and be alert to the needs and concerns of the children as individuals, and also as a group. The teacher must work in collaboration with the assistant teacher, family worker, and program director to properly implement learning activities and adhere to all licensing and district requirements.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Establish and maintain a high-quality learning environment in accordance with the Board of Education , Office of Licensing, NAEYC (National Association of Young Children), and Grow NJ Kids requirements.
- Maintain line-of-sight supervision of the children throughout the school day.
- Implement the daily program as outlined in the class schedule with the help of the assistant teacher including rest and mealtimes.
- Implement instruction as written in weekly lesson plan; maintain fidelity to required BOE program guides - The Creative Curriculum for Preschool; Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale (ECERS-3), and Teaching Pyramid Observation Tool (TPOT).
- Delegate and supervise activities to be carried out by the assistant teacher.
- Collect assessment data and upload to the online assessment system on a weekly basis for the purpose of informing instruction
- Complete and finalize student assessment data, prepare progress reports, and hold parent conferences in accordance with BOE assessment schedule. Parent conferences may be held outside of regularly scheduled hours.
- Encourage and participate in parental involvement activities within he classroom/school community, including: attending Back to School Night; Open Houses; parent workshops and field trips.
- Work cooperatively as a team member within your classroom, individual grade level, inter-grade levels, administratively and the entire school community.
- Work with the BOE personnel for purposes of instruction, training, student assessments, evaluations and referrals.
- Adhere to Catholic Charities Diocese of Paterson, Office of Licensing and Early Learning Program policies and procedures.
- Responsible to report and put in writing any accident or unusual occurrence to the Program Director, or Director’s Designee, before the end of the scheduled work day.
- Report any suspected case of child abuse to the appropriate authorities as outlined in the Employee Handbook, Office of Licensing “Information to Parents” document, and BOE Guidelines.
- Maintain classroom equipment, curriculum materials and supplies.
- Inform Program Director, or Director’s Designee, of classroom safety, and or maintenance need.
- Follow program, Office of Licensing and NAEYC guidelines for cleaning and sanitation procedures.
- Attend scheduled workshop/trainings and pursue professional development hours in accordance with agency, program, Office of Licensing and Board of Education requirements.
- Attend classroom observation follow-up meetings and staff evaluations.
- Attend monthly staff meetings approximately one hour in length outside of regularly scheduled work hours.
- Assist as needed to ensure the health and safety practices of the Office of Licensing and Board of Education are properly adhered to at all times.
- Carry out additional tasks as requested by the Program Director, or Director’s Designee.
- Responsible for other duties that may be assigned from time to time to support the effective and efficient operation of Catholic Charities.
REMOTE LEARNING RESPONSIBILITES:
In the event of an extended building closure and the need to continue instruction virtually:
- Implement the PPS BOE remote daily schedule and learning lesson plan.
- Create assignments to supplement the PPS BOE remote learning lesson plan as needed.
- Support parents/guardians as "educational facilitators" and encourage student participation.
- Delegate and supervise activities to be carried out by the assistant teacher.
- Maintain availability throughout your regularly scheduled hours.
- Continue to assess student development as appropriate based on information received from families and enter data in the online assessment management tool.
- Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings via video conference.
- Safeguard school technology/equipment and return upon resumption of in-classroom instruction.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree with a Standard Certificate for Teacher of Preschool through Grade 3, a Certificate of Eligibility, or a Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing, and must obtain a Standard Certificate for Teacher of Preschool through Grade 3 within two years.
- Knowledge of Social Emotional, Physical, Cognitive and Language Development of young children.
- Effective English oral and written skills.
- Bilingual Spanish, Arabic, and/or Bengali oral and written skills a plus.
- Effective comprehension and reasoning skills.
- Computer literacy skills.
- Ability to accurately fill out necessary documentation and forms.
Job Summary
Full Time
Ancillary Healthcare
$60k-83k (estimate)
08/27/2023
04/26/2024
ccpaterson.org
PATERSON, NJ
200 - 500
1938
LUZ CARABALLO
$10M - $50M
Ancillary Healthcare
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About Catholic Charities Diocese of Paterson
Catholic Charities Diocese of Paterson, provides help and creates hope for thousands of people a year, regardless of their religious, social, or economic background. Since 1938, Catholic Charities has been supporting those in the Diocese of Paterson and beyond by: o Protecting and Nurturing Children & Youth o Providing Support and Promoting Independence for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities o Aiding in the Treatment and Recovery of Those with Substance Abuse Disorders o Feeding the Hungry & Sheltering the Homeless o Strengthening Families & Resolving Crises o Welcoming an...d Integrating Immigrants
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