Summary
Location
Hoboken
Type
full-time
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About this role
Company Overview
Smart Start Academy is dedicated to bringing the best environment for learning and creativity to each student. Our full day programs have a curriculum that works to meet every learning style in a way that nurtures every aspect of a child- the physical, emotional, intellectual and social.
Job Summary
At Smart Start Academy our teachers are responsible for managing the classroom from top down. From setting curriculum to delegating to assistants, your role will be to ensure that lesson plans, activities, and child care progress smoothly, effectively and to a high standard.
Lead teachers who specialize in the following age ranges:
Infant (1 to 14 months), Waddler (14 to 18 Months), Toddler (1.5 to 2 Years), Preschool (2 to 3 Years), and PreK
Responsibilities:
- Individual management of the students
- Daily report- Has a full communication with parents
- Preparing lesson plans
- Classroom management
- Training of new hires within classroom
- Help with cleaning/up keep of their classroom
- Stimulates emotional, intellectual, and social growth of students by developing and directing educational programs and activities tailored to assigned class; supervising day care.
- Develops and nurtures children by planning and implementing educational programs; providing day-care; keeping children safe.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor's Degree Required;
- Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education Preferred
- Experience in a preschool or daycare environment is a must
- Must be a strong, communicative team player
- Leadership and management skills required
Benefits and Perks:
- Paid vacation policy
- Paid bonus days
- Flexible Schedules
- 401k
- Competitive compensation package with generous benefits
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development classes
- Opportunity for growth with the fastest growing preschool in Hudson County
* Depending on education and experience.
Smart Start Academy aims to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting equal opportunities regardless of religious belief, age, color, race, creed, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, political affiliation, ethnic origin, family status or any disability you may have (subject to the exceptions contained in the Human rights Act 1993).
Other facts
About Smart Start Academy
Smart Start Academy was founded in 2000 as a school for early childhood education. It started as a dream, became a reality, and is now celebrating a wonderfully successful past and future. We are a family owned and operated corporation with children's best interests at heart.
The curriculum is of the highest quality covering all basic skills areas. We strive to create a learning environment that stimulates, encourages, and rewards. In addition, we provide a loving, nurturing environment with lots of hugs and kisses. We truly believe that education is the number one reason for children to be at Smart Start Academy with socialization, team play, and the arts as wonderful accessories.
We pride ourselves on our achievements and the wonderful staff at Smart Start Academy and know your child, whether an infant, pre-k, or kindergarten student, will have his/her life enriched by his/her experiences at our school.
In 2006, we were able to add a wonderful full-day Kindergarten program. We are very proud of this, and elementary schools in our area have been very complimentary on the terrific job that is done here.
What you'll do
- Lead teachers are responsible for managing the classroom, ensuring lesson plans and activities run smoothly. They also communicate daily with parents and supervise the overall development of students.
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