Preschool Teacher - Early Childhood Education
Location: The Learning Experience - Ledgewood, NJ
Pay: $18-$19 per hour, based on experience
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday
The Learning Experience - Ledgewood is seeking an enthusiastic Preschool Teacher to create an engaging classroom where children are excited to learn, explore, and grow.
As a Preschool Teacher, you'll help children strengthen their early academic skills, language, independence, friendships, and confidence through purposeful play and hands-on learning experiences.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily routines and learning experiences in a Preschool classroom
- Implement The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
- Create engaging activities supporting early literacy, math, science, creativity, and social-emotional development
- Encourage independence, communication, problem-solving, and positive peer relationships
- Maintain consistent classroom routines and positive guidance
- Observe children's development and maintain required documentation
- Build strong relationships and communicate regularly with families
- Collaborate with classroom support teachers and center leadership
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized learning environment
- Follow New Jersey childcare licensing requirements
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- Previous professional daycare, preschool, childcare, or early childhood experience preferred
- Preschool classroom experience is a plus
- CDA or Early Childhood Education coursework is a plus
- Strong classroom management and communication skills
- Dependable, nurturing, energetic, and team-oriented
- Ability to meet New Jersey childcare licensing requirements
What We Offer
- Competitive pay of $18-$19 per hour
- Consistent full-time Monday-Friday schedule
- Paid training and professional development
- Employee childcare discount
- Supportive leadership and collaborative teaching environment
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
Apply today to join The Learning Experience - Ledgewood and help preschoolers build the confidence, curiosity, and foundational skills they need to thrive.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.
The Learning Experience
At The Learning Experience, we make early education joyful, engaging and fun so children are happy to learn, play and grow.
Our curriculum focuses on the six ages and stages of early childhood development and engages children in hands-on learning activities that encourage them to explore and solve problems at their own rate of development. This forms a foundation for kids to Learn, Play and Grow under the care of our nurturing teachers and staff.
At TLE®, we’ve created a full cast of characters that become our little learners’ educators, partners and friends through their preschool education journey. Each character has a unique personality and area of interest and brings learning to life by allowing children to explore the world through fun and imagination.
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The Learning Experience Corporate.