The new Goddard School of Maplewood is seeking an experienced, nurturing, and passionate Spanish Teacher (Pre-School, Pre-K) who will establish and maintain a safe, healthy, engaging, and nurturing learning environment. The Goddard Schools of Millburn and Maplewood are Reggio-Emilia influenced, and have a trilingual (English, Spanish, Mandarin) global curriculum.
As a LEAD teacher, you will:
- Lead and collaborate with your team to develop creative hands-on activities and projects based on your observations of children’s interests and skills.
- implement developmentally appropriate curriculum for assigned subject areas
- Provide learning opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration, problem-solving, critical, and creative thinking
- Create and provide a supportive and caring classroom environment in which students learn cooperatively, and interact positively with one another
- Model respectful interactions with students of diverse backgrounds while responding to their individualized needs
Requirements:
- Two or More years minimum of teaching experience as a Lead Pre-School, Pre-Kindergarten teacher
- Degree in education preferred
- Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods
- Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms
- Excellent communication and instructional skills
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person