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Lead Preschool Teacher

Children's Academy Preschool
Jersey, NJ Full Time | Contractor
POSTED ON 8/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/1/2026

Eligible candidates HAVE to have a Bachelor's degree, and Preschool P-3 or ECE certification. Previous experience as a PRESCHOOL TEACHER is appreciated, but not required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $61,000 per year

Benefits:

  • Health insurance

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • 8 hours per day

Experience / Responsibilities:

  • Carefully follow the lesson plan suitable for preschool children
  • Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media etc.) to teach children
  • Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers or colors, do crafts etc.)
  • Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times
  • Track children’s progress and report to parents
  • Collaborate with other educators
  • Engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
  • Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions and progress reports
  • Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
  • Ensure a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
  • Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.

Skills:

  • The more experience as a Preschool Teacher, the better.
  • Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods
  • Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms
  • Excellent communication and instructional skills
  • Encourage a positive and smooth working environment among children
  • BS/BA in education or relevant field
  • Valid licence to practice profession
  • Infant / child CPR certification required; ( there is a grace period to acquire this training upon hiring)
  • The ability to teach 3-year olds.

Education:

  • Bachelor's or Associate

License:

  • Preschool or ECE (Required)
  • P-3 (Required)

Language:

  • English

Work Remotely:

  • No

Educators that are recent college graduates are welcomed to apply.

Job Types: Contract, Full-time

Pay: From $63,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Education:

  • Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Early Childhood Education: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • P3 OR CE License (Preferred)
  • Certified teacher License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $61,000 - $63,000

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