Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
New Jersey Department of Education Preschool through Grade 3 Standard Certificate, CE, or CEAS
Experience in early childhood education
Strong communication skills with students and parents
Ability to adapt curriculum for diverse learning needs
Responsibilities
Plan individualized programs of study for students
Evaluate student progress and prepare reports
Instruct students in citizenship and communication skills
Provide tailored instruction for varying abilities
Maintain classroom behavior standards
Select and manage instructional materials and resources
Coordinate with aides and paraprofessionals
Benefits
Join a diverse, mission-driven team focused on educational equity
Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision
Parental and family leave policies
Participation in the state pension plan
Culture of professional growth and development
Potential bonuses for achieving goals
Full Job Description
Teacher Prekindergarten
Do you have what it takes?
Education and Experience:
A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
A New Jersey Department of Education Preschool through Grade 3 Standard Certificate, Certificate of Eligibility (CE), or Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS).
THE ROLE:
Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
Evaluates student progress regularly and prepares progress reports.
Instructs pupils in citizenship, basic communication skills, and other general elements of the course of study common to all teachers, as specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the district.
Provides individual, small, and/or large group instruction, whenever appropriate, to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils with varying intellectual and special abilities.
Instructs pupils in proper care and use of textbooks, equipment, and materials.
Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly and productive environment.
Selects and requisitions books, instructional materials, equipment, and aids and maintains required inventory records.
Develops instructional plans and organizes class time to provide a balanced program of instruction
Develops and maintains professional competence through participation in in-service education activities provided by the district and in self-selected professional growth activities.
Supervises out-of-classroom activities for pupils during the assigned working day, as required.
Plans and coordinates the work of aides, teacher assistants, and other paraprofessionals.
Identifies pupils' needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
Communicates with parents and pupil personnel staff members on the individual pupil's progress and development.
Develops and participates in the sponsorship of student activities and faculty committees.
Acts as a resource person on an interdepartmental level to relate appropriate aspects of his/her subject area to other subject areas
Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning the academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
Performs other duties as assigned
Salary range: BA $66,901 - $94,701 / MA $68,151 - $95,951
Term of Employment: 10.5 Months
Union: MPTEA
Are You Ready To Join The Village?
Here's what you can expect-
The opportunity to join an experienced, diverse, and mission-driven team that is passionate about educational equity
Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and Life Insurance policies
Family Focus: Parental/Family leave so you can care for your loved ones
Pension: Eligibility for participation in the state pension plan
Learning & Development: A culture that encourages and promotes professional growth and development
Bonus - We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded.
Next Steps: MPTCS is currently reviewing applications on a rolling basis. Due to the high volume of responses received, only some applicants will be contacted. If you meet the qualifications, you will be contacted to move forward in the selection process.
