Description Position at Catapult Learning

Early Childhood Teacher 2024-2025Part-time | Elizabeth, NJAt Catapult Learning, we provide educational solutions that generate academic achievement and better life outcomes for students. Join Catapult Learning and become a part of a national organization with a legacy of more than 45 years of student impact.As a Part-Time Early Childhood Teacher with Catapult Learning's Early Childhood Program, you are required to always perform the following job functions to the best of your ability. You will receive training from a qualified Catapult Learning Program Director. Please feel free to express any concerns in areas where you may need additional training or information.Teachers must be available for in-person before and after-care programs. 
Program hours: Before Care is 7:30am – 8:15am and After Care is 3:05pm – 5:30pm. How you’ll be there for students:Be their advocate, shining star, and mentorSupervise guide, assist, and facilitate all classroom responsibilities including the learning environment in the classroom, lesson plan. implementation, classroom management, and parent communication and involvement.Relate positively to children and demonstrate professional relationships with parents, children, co-workers, and school staff.    ·Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner which may include, learning, materials, maintaining appearance of classroom, and organizing supplies.Attend school functions, staff meetings, workshops, and in-service as required.Always supervise children including playground area, must be able to shift priorities.and multi-task as necessary.Recognize and take advantage of "teachable moments.”Suggest solutions to work situations and problems as necessary and follow up by communicating affectively to manager.Meet and greet parents, children and visitors on arrival and departure.Maintain confidentiality of co-workers, children. and familiesMaintain records such as student attendance, incident, and accident reports, parent sign in sheets, and daily schedules.  ·Responsible for implementing lesson plans with purposeful objectives, using Catapult Learning curriculum components such as shared reading, literacy development, math readiness, motor movements, art, music, computers, and circle time.Follow a daily schedule as well as establish routines with smooth transitions periods.Ensure that classroom is safe and complies with all state licensing regulations.Must meet or exceed the qualification requirements set forth in chapter 52, Manual of Requirements for Child Care Centers, State of New Jersey.Must complete Child Abuse Record Information Background Check.Must complete a Criminal History Record Information Background Check

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Opportunities for continuing education, professional development, and career advancement.Paid training, tuition reimbursement, and credentialing support.Carefully curated instructional materials and lesson plans that may be customized to individual student needs.Employee assistance program.Time offWhat we’ll need from you:The positive, enthusiastic teacher we seek has these qualifications.Head Teacher:  Requires a bachelor's degree and valid teaching certificate, as required by contract Teaching experience preferred.Group Teacher: Requires a Child Development Associate Certificate or Associates Degree.Teaching Experience a MustMust meet or exceed the qualification requirements set forth in chapter 52, Manual of Requirements for Child Care Centers, State of New Jersey.Must complete Child Abuse Record Information Background Check.Must complete a Criminal History Record Information Background Check.All Head Teacher and Group Teacher must be certified in Pediatric CPR/First AidResponsible for updating employee file with 16 hours of continuing education information on a yearly basis.Physical Environment/Working Conditions:Light lifting, walking, climbing stairs. Programs are in school settings.Wherever you are in your career, there’s a place for you on our team.Be there for students at Catapult Learning partner schools in the way that works best for you: year-round and/or during summer, full-time or part-time. Our various career options empower educators to find a place that is right for this moment in their lives and careers.Be where you’re meant to be. Apply today.Catapult Learning could not realize its mission or meet its business goals without the unique talents and contributions of its diverse group of professionals. Our culture, practices, and systems reflect our commitment to embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in all that we do to create an authentic and welcoming environment for all. Learn more about DEI at Catapult Learning here.About Catapult LearningCatapult Learning, a division of FullBloom, provides intervention programs for students and professional development solutions for teachers in K-12 schools, executed by a team of experienced coaches. Our professional development services strengthen the capacity of teachers and leaders to raise and sustain student achievement. Our intervention programs support struggling learners with instruction tailored to the unique needs of each student. Across the country, Catapult Learning partners with 500+ school districts to produce positive outcomes that promote academic and professional growth. Catapult Learning is accredited by Cognia and has earned its 2022 System of Distinction honor.FullBloom is an equal opportunity employer.Equal Employment Opportunity has been and will continue to be a fundamental principle at FullBloom, where employment is based on personal capabilities and qualifications. The company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to age (40 and over); color; gender, physical or mental disability; mental status; civil union/domestic partnership; national origin; ancestry; citizenship status; race; religion; creed; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions; gender identity and gender expression; political affiliation; veteran status and uniformed servicemember status; genetic information (including testing and characteristics); or any other consideration protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.