Preschool Lead Teacher

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Job Description

Job Description

Summary

We are seeking a passionate Lead Teacher to join our team, providing a nurturing and educational environment for young learners. As a Lead Teacher, you will play a vital role in shaping the minds of our future generation with age appropriate implementation, scaffolding learning and providing a safe and warm environment.

Duties

Responsibilities
- Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum to stimulate children's cognitive, social, and emotional growth
- Create engaging lesson plans and activities that promote learning through play
- Provide a safe and supportive classroom environment for children
- Monitor and assess each child's progress and communicate effectively with parents
- Foster positive relationships with children, parents, and staff members
- Maintain a clean and organized classroom conductive to learning

Requirements

Qualifications
- Previous experience in childcare center setting is required --- minimum os 2 years experience as a Lead Teacher
- Knowledge of Creative Curriculum
- Ability to educate and engage young learners in a classroom setting
- Understanding of child welfare and development best practices
- Experience in preschool aged 2 - 3 year olds is required
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with children, parents, and colleagues

Nice To Haves

  • Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or CDA in Preschool
  • CPR and First Aid Certified
  • A minimum of 3 years experience working with children ages 2 - 3 years old
  • Worked in a Licensed by the State of New Jersey Child Care Center


Benefits

Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Days
Paid Vacation

Scholarships available
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Location:
Hackensack
Category:
Education

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