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Outdoor Preschool Assistant Teacher Needed September 2023
A NAEYC accredited, non-profit preschool in Montclair, NJ seeks an Assistant/Support teachers needed for a part-time position 2 mornings with children ages 3-5. This position is 8:30-2pm. Candidates must have an understanding of young children and be able to be outside in all weather.
Candidates must have a warm disposition and able to communicate with parents often utilizing the following: face to face meetings, phone calls, video conference calls (google meets) and emails. You must be agile, sit on the floor with children and lift 25lbs. At anytime the classroom can be switched to remote learning. You should be familiar with Google Suites and maintain a classroom website/blog to document children's work with daily writing and video/photos. Candidates must have excellent narrative writing skills and an understanding of child development.
Seeking candidates with a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Ed, Child Development Associates, or experience in an early childhood setting. A strong background, in the following is a plus:
*Knowledge of the Reggio Approach and/or social constructivism
*Excellent writing and speaking skills
*Ability and desire to think creatively about ideas and materials
*Strong collaborative skills with peers and parents
*Ability to multi-task
*Ability to lift 25lbs, run and sit on the floor with children
*computer literacy in Mac, Google Suites and video editing
If interested, a personal COVER LETTER MUST accompany your resume.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Grade levels:
- Pre-Kindergarten
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
School type:
- Private school
COVID-19 considerations:
Application Question(s):
- What is your teaching philosophy?
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
- Teaching: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
- Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
- NJ Teaching Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25