Preschool Teacher- Stepping Stones Learning Institute
- Trenton, NJ
- $57,922 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Previous experience may increase salary.Stepping Stones Learning Institute is concentrated on establishing a positive preschool experience for young children. The intent is to create a fun, nurturing environment which allows children to accomplish tasks successfully to enrich confidence in their self-esteem and bolster a positive attitude towards learning.The Preschool Teacher will instruct preschool-aged children in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth needed for primary school. Candidates must have a P-3 (Preschool through Grade 3) certification, CE or CEAS.Duties
- Know and understand child development and apply this knowledge in practice
- Observe and assess children’s behavior and use it to plan, as well as to individualize teaching practices and curriculum
- Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
- Plan and implement curriculum that advances all areas of children’s learning and development across social, emotional and cognitive domains
- Maintain positive relationships with children and families
- Support the development and learning of individual children
- Recognize that children are best understood in the context of family, culture and society
- Knowledge of Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies GOLD Assessment Platform helpful, but not required
- Must pass local and state background checks and health screening
- Must have P-3 certification, CE/CEAS and preschool teaching experience
- Knowledge and use of social media platforms is helpful for communication to families
- Ten-month position
- Medical benefits available, including Vision and Dental
- Sick/Personal time
- 401k program