Head Teacher, Head Start in Orange, New Jersey at MONTCLAIR CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Position is located in Orange, NJ. Works wtih children ages 3 to 5 years old..
Ensures, supports and promotes each child’s learning, well-being, and development in cooperation with their parents and other early learning childhood professionals consistent with Head Start performance requirements and regulations and N. J. Dept. of Children and Families requirements. Guided by school readiness goals, prepares and implements developmentally and culturally appropriate lesson plans interacts positively with all children to support their individual learning and meet their emotional needs; partners with families to ensure their involvement in the education program; conducts families visits and attends parent conferences (including evenings). Eats family style meals with the children daily; completes assessment of children on a timely basis utilizing assessment tools such as COR, ESI and others; provides evidence that CLASS scores are assessed to drive professional development and increase the effectiveness of interactions with children.

Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with credits in Early Childhood Education;
Three years of experience in with children ages 3 to 5 years.
Proficiency in written and verbal language skills;
Basic skills in Google Suite, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook;
Ability to quantify service area outcomes, and
Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. occasionally.
Must complete criminal and child abuse background checks, and health clearance.
MCDC is an equal opportuity employer.