North Plainfield School District Substitute
Company: MOUNT PHOENIX INC
Location: Plainfield
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description QUALIFICATIONS: Valid CDA or
Associates in Early Childhood Demonstrated knowledge of effective
early childhood teaching methods and developmentally appropriate
classroom activities. Ability to maintain a positive learning
environment Strong interpersonal and communication skills Such
other qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and
acceptable. Will Follow North Plainfield, NJ district calendar and
compensation policies ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: To provide an approved
early childhood education program and establish a class environment
that fosters learning and personal growth; to help pupils develop
skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation
for continued education; and to maintain good relationships with
parents and other staff members. The teacher must be able to move
about the classroom while conducting daily lessons. EVALUATION:
Evaluated annually in writing by the Principal and/or Director of
Early Childhood. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Works to enhance the
educational experiences of young children through the creation of a
supportive learning environment and the use of developmentally
appropriate materials and practices. Promotes active learning using
structured and unstructured activities that foster the social,
physical, cognitive, and emotional development of young pupils.
Implements the approved curriculum and uses appropriate learning
activities designed to foster learning at each childs developmental
level. Works to achieve district educational goals and objectives
and state core curriculum Content standards. Develops lesson plans
and instructional materials and provides individualized and small
group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of
each pupil. Balances teacher-directed and child-initiated
experiences. Sets specific objectives wherever possible in lesson
preparation and weekly lesson plans and carries through
presentation to effectively achieve these objectives. Observes
children in a variety of settings and evaluates the cognitive,
social, Emotional and physical skills of pupils and maintains
records of progress toward stated objectives of instruction.
Develops and uses age-appropriate assessment tools and maintains
records of pupils development and educational progress in class
record books and/or approved forms and summarizes these marks for
reporting purposes. Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with
other professional staff members in assessing and resolving
learning problems. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil
behavior needed to achieve a classroom climate conducive to
learning. Budgets class time effectively. Communicate with parents
through conferences and other means to inform them about the school
program and to discuss pupil progress Assists in facilitating
smooth transitions from preschool, kindergarten, and early primary
grades programs and from the school day to after-school child care
programs. Maintains professional competence and continuous
improvement through in-service education and other professional
growth activities. Participates in school-level planning, faculty
meetings/committees and other school system groups. Makes effective
use of community resources to enhance the instructional program.
Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations and
board policy. Performs other duties as may be assigned by the
immediate supervisor, the Superintendent of Schools or his
designee.
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