Lead Preschool Teacher – $19–$24/hr | Full-Time | No Weekends

• Plan and implement engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences
  
  
• Create a warm, organized, nurturing and safe classroom environment
  
  
• Support children's social-emotional, cognitive, language and physical development
  
  
• Encourage learning through play, exploration and discovery
  
  
• Build positive relationships with children and families
  
  
• Maintain regular and professional communication with parents
  
  
• Observe and document children's developmental progress
  
  
• Guide and collaborate with Assistant Teachers and classroom support staff
  
  
• Maintain consistent classroom routines and expectations
  
  
• Follow New Jersey childcare licensing, health and safety requirements
  
  
• Participate in professional development and ongoing training
  
  

• Previous experience in a preschool, childcare center or early childhood education environment
  
  
• Approximately 1–2+ years of relevant classroom experience preferred
  
  
• Strong classroom management and organizational skills
  
  
• Ability to confidently lead a classroom
  
  
• Excellent communication skills with families and coworkers
  
  
• A collaborative, dependable and positive approach
  
  
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and nurturing learning environment
  
  

• Competitive pay: $19.00–$24.00 per hour
  
  
• Full-time, stable weekday schedule
  
  
• Monday–Friday — no nights or weekends
  
  
• Paid time off
  
  
• Paid holidays
  
  
• Retirement benefits
  
  
• Paid professional development
  
  
• CDA credential support/program
  
  
• Career advancement and leadership opportunities
  
  
• Childcare discount and reimbursement benefits
  
  
• Supportive school leadership
  
  
• Established school community serving local families for more than 25 years