Teacher in Paterson, New Jersey at Catholic Charities-Catholic Family & Community Service (CFCS)

Are you passionate about making a difference in others' lives? Then come join the Catholic Family and Community Services team!

For over 75 years, Catholic Family and Community Services, has provided at little or no cost, a full spectrum of services to individuals who are oppressed, families who are in crisis and communities who are disenfranchised.

Located throughout the New Jersey Counties of Passaic, Morris and Sussex, we provide professionally based social services, including Behavioral Health Programs, Veterans Services, Children’s Programs, Senior and Aging Services and much more.

Pre-School Teacher

(State-Mandated Pre-School)

Paterson, NJ

A renowned agency like Catholic Family and Community Services requires a phenomenal Teaching Staff to support our 3 Early Learning Programs. We are currently looking for Pre-School Teachers to join our team.

This is the perfect job for you, if…

• You’re interested in a meaningful job with an agency that touches the lives of so many individuals, families and communities.

What makes us stand out from other schools?

• Our long established centers that provide high quality preschool education
• Strong mentorship programs for teachers
• Small adult to child ratios (2 adults for maximum of 15 children)
• Inclusive Educational Program serving all children (English Learners, Special Needs)
• Bilingual Staff (Teacher and/or Assistant or both)
• Supportive relationships with families and community resource providers
• Professional learning community to enhance teaching skills
• Low staff turnover

We believe our biggest difference is the supportive, collaborative environment for staff, children and families throughout our community.

So if you’re looking for a company where you will be challenged, respected, and valued, then this opportunity is for you. Additionally, if you’re looking for an organization that’s invested in your personal development, offers rewarding work and a great team environment then apply today.

Job Summary:

Plan, organize, and implement instructional studies in accordance with guidelines from Creative Curriculum’s The System. Properly document the social/emotional, physical, language/literacy, mathematic, and cognitive development of all students. Supervise and insure the safety and well-being of students at all times. Adhere to all licensing and school district requirements.

Full-Time Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-3:00pm

• Teacher of Preschool through Grade 3 Standard Certificate, CE or CEAS
• Familiarity with ECERS, NAEYC, Creative Curriculum preferred
• Strong oral and written English language skills
• Bilingual (Spanish and/or Arabic) preferred
• First aid/CPR certification a plus
• An energetic and positive approach to the rapidly evolving changes and challenges of a complex work place