Job description

Cresthill Academy is the premiere childcare center in New Jersey with programs for infants, toddlers & preschoolers. We are an organic daycare & preschool with centers in Hoboken, East Hanover, Lyndhurst and Harrison. Our holistic approach to early education and care features a progressive curriculum starting in infancy with music and movement classes, science explorations and more. We are proud to offer an all-organic meal plan for children on table food, freshly prepared by our Cresthill Culinary team.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare young children for kindergarten by easing them into a structured, organized educational environment.
• Contribute to the social and emotional development of the children so they can more easily transition into the next level of education.
• Establish and maintain a safe, nurturing and clean learning environment for the children.
• Work collaboratively with an assistant teacher and delegate tasks to improve the flow of the classroom.
• Create and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans that peak the interests of the children and help them develop their artistic and practical capabilities.
• Provide a reasonable balance between teacher-directed and child-directed activities.
• Track children’s progress and prepare assessments.
• Understand, comply, and uphold Cresthill Academy’s Core Values, standards and education program.
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations relating to childcare.

What You Bring

• A minimum of 2 years’ of proven experience working with preschool children in a daycare setting.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, but will accept Associates’ Degree in education or a related field or a current CDA certification.
• Montessori certified.
• Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods.
• Excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
• A passion for working with young children.
• The ability to lift a maximum of 45 pounds daily, multiple times per day.

Why Should You Apply?

• Company PAID employee Health insurance!
• Paid Time Off!
• Opportunities for professional development and training!
• Room for growth within the company!
• Holiday AND inclement weather pay!
• HSA, FSA and commuter benefits!
• Discounted childcare!
• 401(k) savings and investment plan!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $43,680.00 - $52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

License/Certification:

• Montessori Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

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