"Teacher 2, 10 Months, Kean Child Care and Development Center, Township of Union Public Schools Preschool Program Partnership"

The Kean University Child Care and Development Center provides quality care and education for the children of Kean students, faculty and staff. The Center is also open to the public and enrolls children from neighboring communities. We are pleased to announce the Center and Township of Union Public Schools have created a Preschool Program Partnership for Union Township children.

Under the supervision of the Director of the Child Care and Development Center, the Preschool Collaboration Teacher is responsible for the general supervision and management of fifteen three-year-old children with the assistance of one full-time teacher assistant. The Teacher plans and implements a program of developmentally appropriate experiences for children, demonstrating best early childhood practices. They supervise assistants and student teachers, communicate with parents, attend professional development events to maintain professional competency and perform related work as required. All practices must be consistent with guidelines put forth by the Kean University Child Care and Development Center, College of Education, the National Association for the Education of Young Children, NJ Preschool Teaching and Learning Standards and the Township of Union Public Schools Preschool Program.

This is a ten-month position effective September 1st to June 30th annually. This position is based at the Kean Child Care and Development Center located on Kean's Union campus. Funding for this position is provided by the Township of Union Public Schools Preschool Program. Continuation of employment is contingent upon this funding source.

Qualifications: Possession of a valid New Jersey Teacher's Certificate of Pre-School through 3rd Grade (Standard, Provisional Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing or Certificate of Eligibility) or Permanent Endorsement, issued by the Board of Examiners of the New Jersey Department of Education is required.

In addition to undergoing a pre-employment physical and successfully completing background screening checks, this position also has physical requirements. These include: the ability to constantly move, stand, sit, bend and kneel for short and long periods of time, hand dexterity and the ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds; ability to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear to ensure children's health and safety and engage in physical activities with children; and the ability to work indoors and outdoors. Candidate must have the ability to use a computer with basic proficiency and have strong oral and written communication skills.

Preferred qualifications include: a minimum of 1-2-years of classroom teaching experience; experience with children with special needs; and Familiarity with Teaching Strategies GOLD, and the Creative Curriculum for Preschool.

The selected candidate will be required to pass a four (4) month Working Test Period.

Candidacy review begins immediately and continues until appointment is made. Please submit your cover letter, resume/CV and contact information for three professional references. Official transcripts are required prior to the starting date of employment.

In compliance with New Jersey's Pay Transparency Law, the negotiated annual salary range for this position is: $56,253.35 to $63,946.40 (Steps 1-4). Salaries for internal applicants will be based on union negotiated calculations. This position may also be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, a retirement plan and benefits for work life balance. For a full overview of our benefits offerings, please refer to our Kean University Benefits website.

Kean University complies with the New Jersey First Act (Senate Bill No. 1730, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Any individual newly hired by Kean University will be required to abide by this law and establish a principal residence in New Jersey. New employees will have a full 365 days to establish such residence, from the effective date of hire.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please refer to Section III.A. of our Reasonable Accommodations Policy & Procedures.