Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark is currently seeking a Preschool Teacher for its Mount Carmel Guild Cares Preschool located in Newark, NJ. Mount Carmel Guild Cares is fully accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). NAEYC is the nation's largest and most influential organization of early-childhood educators, dedicated to improving the quality of programs for young children.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• The Preschool Teacher is responsible for the academic, social-emotional growth and development of all children in their care, and develops partnerships with parents/guardians to engage and encourage parent/guardian participation in program
• The Preschool Teacher incorporates technology to effectively create a 21st century learning environment within the classroom, and works collegially and collaboratively with all preschool staff to continually improve the delivery of preschool and educational services
• He or she consistently communicates, both verbally and in written from, with parents/caregivers on progress and anecdotes through the use of electronic message boards and/or software applications
• The Preschool Teacher continually engages in active education and mental stimulation with children through the use of various tools, including pictures, books, videos, websites, interactive computer games and other technology, and board games, and works to develop and regularly improve the curriculum and instruction materials.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Certificate of Eligibility or a NJDOE P-3 Standard License

Experience working as an early childhood educator is preferred but not required. A Bachelor’s Degree in early childhood education is preferred but not required.

To apply submit your resume and cover letter with salary requirements.

Visit our website www.ccannj.com

INTERNAL APPLICANTS:

Please be advised that current employees applying to open positions within the Agency are required to fill out an Agency Internal Job Application Form which is available for download to all employees on HR's public folders in Outlook. Please forward the completed form to HR via email to the agency email address indicated at the end of the application form.

AGENCY MISSION:

Catholic Charities as a ministry of the Archdiocese of Newark participates in the Church’s social mission by recognizing the inherent dignity and worth of all people and responding with sincere Christian compassion to the corporeal needs of the poor and marginalized. The service of Catholic Charities is inspired by faith in Jesus Christ, Sacred Scripture, and the continuing exposition of Catholic social teaching. Through these activities, Catholic Charities strives to assist individuals in need, strengthen families, and provide those it serves with an experience of God’s mercy.

BENEFITS:

CCAN offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package for employees, with an 80/20% cost split between employers (80) and employees (20). CCAN is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin/ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, marital or family status, and military or veteran status.