CPR Certification, Childcare, Communication Skills, Community Support, First Aid, Games Programming, Music, Nonprofit, Nursery School and Preschool, Staff Training, Storytelling, Training/Teaching
Welcome to Newark Day Nursery and Children's Center! We are a nonprofit childcare center dedicated to providing the highest quality early childhood and school-age services to educate, enrich and inspire children and youth from culturally and economically diverse families.
We are looking for part-time teachers to care for and educate children in our youngest classrooms (ages 6 weeks - 5 years). This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to provide a loving, nurturing, and safe environment for little minds to learn and grow. As a part-time teacher, you will be tasked with implementing age-appropriate activities to support their development.
Working hours: Monday-Friday 1:30-5:30pm
Your job responsibilities and duties will also include, but are not limited to:
- Providing a warm, safe, and caring atmosphere that fosters children’s self-confidence and independence
- Communicating with parents and guardians about children’s activities, behavior, and developmental milestones
- Responding appropriately to the needs of toddlers with patience and kindness
- Providing a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play
- Organizing and leading activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling
- Performing basic cleaning tasks as needed, such as wiping down surfaces and disinfecting toys
- Assisting with potty training and changing diapers, as needed
As a part-time teacher, you will possess the following skills and qualifications:
- DEEDS qualification, or willing to obtain within the 30 days of hire
- CPR and First Aid certified, or willing to obtain within 30 days of hire
- Skills in caregiving and general childcare practices.
- Ability to communicate effectively with parents and colleagues
- Previous experience working with children is a plus!
We are committed to providing our teaching staff with continuous professional development opportunities and a supportive community that values collaboration and growth. Join us in making a lasting impact on the lives of young children and become a cherished part of our educational family. If you’re energetic, playful, and think you'd be a great fit, we’d love to meet you!
Full job description available upon request.
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