Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

 

The Head Teacher is responsible for planning and effectively executing an educational program in line with the center's curriculum, goals, and philosophy at Palisades Medical Center (PMC). This position is responsible for daily plans of specific classrooms, and oversees group teachers in assigned age groups. In doing so, this role is to cultivate a safe and nurturing environment designed to meet the physical and developmental needs of the children through curriculum, observations and developmentally appropriate practices.

A day in the life of a Head Teacher at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Planning, scheduling and implementing the daily schedules and curriculum for the assigned age group.
• Assists in coordination for the use of shared classroom space and outdoor space.
• Assists staff in assessing children's developmental needs and planning appropriate activities.
• Helps children develop appropriate real-life skills activities such as eating, self-dressing, as well as personal hygiene.
• Keeping progress notes and written records on the emotional, physical, social and intellectual development of the children.
• Supervising staff, delegating responsibilities and tasks, and encouraging the development of assistant teachers, aids, and other child care personnel in the classroom.
• Assuring that equipment and materials are accessible, appropriate and in good condition.
• Assesses outdoor and indoor areas with regard to safety and appropriateness for groups.
• Maintaining a pleasant and comfortable atmosphere for staff and children.
• Holding center responsibility in the absence of the director and assistant director.
• Communicating with parents and teachers to accommodate and promote the children's needs and their development.
• Prepares and submits weekly written outline of planned activities.
• Reviews weekly group teachers' lesson plans.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, child development or related field.
• Minimum of 2-5 years teaching experience with children under 5 years of age, two of which must be in assigned age group.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office and Google Suite platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Knowledge of Grow NJ Kids Guidelines.
• Experience with Creative Curriculum.
• Experience with Procare Parent Communication App.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Adult/Child CPR and First Aid.

Contacts:

• Regular contact with medical personnel and its visitors.

If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

Starting at $19.33 Hourly

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.


Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.