UPK Teacher
BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care
Location
Winslow Township, New Jersey
Salary
$25 - $30 / HOUR
Quick overview
The UPK Teacher is responsible for implementing the New Jersey State and district UPK curriculum to prepare 3-4 year old children for kindergarten. This includes ensuring classroom safety, creating developmentally appropriate programs based on student interests, and maintaining a clean, exploratory environment.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Education or a related field, along with the required New Jersey State Preschool - 3 (P-3) certification. Strong organizational and customer service skills are necessary, and applicants must meet all state criteria for child care employment.
Job description
Center: Elmer, NJ
Pay Range
$25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time
No evenings or weekends!
- Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team at BrightPath Kids!
- As a proud member of the Busy Bees global childcare community, we offer exceptional opportunities for your career to thrive.
- Join our diverse community of over 5,000 dedicated employees, and experience competitive pay and benefits, including a childcare discount.
- With our rapid growth, now is the perfect time to apply and shape an extraordinary future with us.
- Unleash your potential and join BrightPath!
What will you be doing?
- As a UPK Teacher, you will be responsible for implementing the New Jersey State and individual district UPK curriculum to prepare children for kindergarten. Responsibilities include:
- Ensuring the safety and supervision of children ages 3-4 years in one assigned classroom.
- Creating developmentally appropriate curriculum according to district and state guidelines.
- Curating programs and activities based on children’s interests and learning styles.
- Maintaining a warm and safe environment that is clean and permits children to grow and explore.
- Partnering with families to create plans to provide the best care and education for their children.
- Providing effective communication with parents/guardians about their child.
Top Reasons to join BrightPath Kids
- We offer a generous child care discount to ALL employees so that your family can take advantage of our great learning environment!
- All staff are eligible to participate in the 401(k) program which offers a company match – this is free money!
- We will support your long-term career goals by offering opportunities for professional development.
- Full-time staff are offered paid time off and paid holidays.
- Full-time staff are offered health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and life insurance.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field required
- New Jersey State Preschool - 3 (P-3) certification required
- Strong customer service skills
- Ability to multitask and remain organized
- Ability to work within regular operating hours
- Must meet state criteria for child care employment.
If this sounds like a good fit, we want to meet you! Please submit your application today.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Professional Development
- 401(k) Program With Company Match
- Childcare Discount