After School PreK Teacher

AlphaBEST Education • Ridgewood, NJ

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About The Position

PreK Group Leader Ridgewood, NJ AlphaBEST: After School is where adventure begins! At AlphaBEST, our students are filled with curiosity and wonder! As their guide, you'll lead them through fun learning activities, with plenty of support and training. Schedule: 2:30-6:00pm No weekends! Part time Pay & Benefits: Part-time benefits including health available Employee referral program - up to $150 for every successful new hire you refer Deep discounts on program tuition - Bring your school-age child to work for $10/week Fun and friendships come with the paycheck As an AlphaBEST Guide, you'll be trained to do the following:

Requirements

• Must have a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential for Preschool and PreK Teacher or an equivalent credential that addresses comparable competencies; or must obtain the credential within one year of employment as an Preschool and PreK teacher.
• Experience working with children who have special needs
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet program staffing needs
• Must be registered and have full clearance from the state childcare licensing agency
• Proof of experience as required by state childcare licensing regulations (see below)
• Proof of experience through ONE of the following options is required: Bachelor's Degree (BS/BA in a related field) or Associate's Degree (AS/AA in a related field) A 1-year state or nationally recognized credential (related to school-age care) Completion of 20 credits (semester system) or 30 credits (quarter system) of training at a college/university AND at least 1 year of qualifying teaching experience in a Certified Child Care Center (or comparable group care program) 2 or more years of qualifying teaching experience (with at least one year as a teacher) in a Certified Child Care Center (or comparable group care program)

Nice To Haves

• BA in education preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead a group of student explorers through exciting adventures in fitness, the arts, technology, and more!
• Work collaboratively with peers to ignite children's sense of wonder.
• Encourage creativity and intellectual curiosity by building on students' interests and talents.
• Provide a caring, family-oriented environment where positive staff, child, and parent relationships are fostered.

Benefits

• Part-time benefits including health available
• Employee referral program - up to $150 for every successful new hire you refer
• Deep discounts on program tuition - Bring your school-age child to work for $10/week
• Fun and friendships come with the paycheck

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree