Join our team of professionals at our new, state of the art , Early Childhood Education Center located at Trenton Central High School !

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday - 07:00AM - 02:30PM

The Infant/Toddler Classroom Teacher/Caregiver will meet the needs of all children; including those who are at risk, those with special needs, those who are gifted, and those who are culturally diverse.

Educational Qualifications:

High School Diploma

Training and Coursework to obtain a highly recognized Child Development Credential will be provided.

Main Work Location:

The Children's Home Society of New Jersey's Childcare Center, 400 Chambers Street, Trenton, New Jersey 08609.

12 Month Position - Schedule: 35 Hours Per Week

Full Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision/Flexible Spending Account/Paid Time Off/Life Insurance/Long Term Disability Insurance/403(b) Retirement Plan

Salary: $33,453.21/annual - $18.38per hour

The Infant/Toddler Classroom Teacher/Caregiver will provide a successful, safe and supervised educational setting for infants and toddlers while they are in the CHS Childcare Center environment. Develop individual goals for children, provide on-going assessment on progress and facilitate transition into Head Start or other pre-school settings. Support parents in their role as primary caretakers and educators of their children and encourage their involvement in all aspects of the program.

The Teacher/Caregiver will meet the needs of all children; including those who are at risk, those with special needs, those who are gifted, and those who are culturally diverse.

• Integrate all CHS Childcare and Early Head Start components into classroom time.
• Develop and utilize daily plans, which reflect mandated elements, parental and cultural influences, and promote the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of EHS children.
• Individualize one-to-one and group activities to reflect the unique needs and strengths of all children in the classroom.
• Follow consistent routines, which include feeding, diapering and toileting, napping, planned small and large group experiences, choice time, activities such as music and movement, large and small motor activities, and effective transitions between activities.

Experience Qualifications: One year classroom or personal experience working with children ages birth to three years old.

The Children’s Home Society is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.38 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Patient demographics:

• Infants

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• caring for children ages birth thru 3: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person