P3 Certified Teacher- Paterson Family Center
New Jersey Community Development Corporation
- Paterson, NJ
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Bachelor’s Degree
- New Jersey Certificate of Eligibility in Preschool through Grade 3 Instruction (P3)
- Good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Highly organized and motivated. Self-starter. Ability to work independently.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
- Adheres to NJCDC Policies and Procedures.
- Acts as a role model within and outside of NJCDC.
- Maintains positive and respectful attitude.
- Communicates regularly with supervisor about department and/or program issues.
- Performs duties as workload necessitates.
- Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload.
- Consistently reports to work on time and prepared to perform duties of position.
- Plans and implements day-to-day curriculum for children assigned to his/her classroom.
- Organizes and maintains the classroom equipment, materials and supplies.
- Monitors the needs of individual children and maintains communication with Director regarding the progress, accomplishments and needs of each child.
- Supervises Teacher Assistant assigned to the classroom.
- Attends and assists children during field trips.
- Manages classroom setup and decoration.
- Keeps classroom and storage areas clean, neat and safe.
- Keeps Director informed of program needs including making appropriate and timely requests for supplies and materials in conjunction with the curriculum.
- Distributes meals and snacks to children and participates in children’s meal times.
- Provides input to family workers and families for individual conferences with parents regarding their child’s education. Attends conferences if requested to do so.
- Keeps parents informed of school news and activities.
- Meets with Director to report on program status and needs, and any special needs or challenges of individual children or concerns of parents.
- Reports to Director any suspected or known cases of child abuse or neglect.
- Attends at least 8 hours of continuing education seminars/workshops per school year.
- Understands and adheres to Center policies and procedures as per NJCDC, Paterson Public Schools, and the New Jersey Department of Children and Families.
- Participates in staff meetings.
- Maintains professional manner and appearance at all times.