What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Teacher position at Lawrence Township Board of Education?
Preschool Teacher
Full-time Position Available: Immediately for the 2026-2027 school year
Lawrence Township BOE is hiring a Preschool Teacher for Myron L. Powell School for the 2026-2027 school year. Appropriate Certification from the State of NJ is required. Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TOSD) endorsement and special education experience preferred.
Please review additional requirements at this link: www.nj.gov/education/certification/edsrvs/endorsementsedsrvs/3000S.shtml
Myron L. Powell School enrolls students Grades PK3 through 8.
Qualifications:
1. Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate and Teacher of Preschool through Grade 3
Endorsement or eligibility
2. Demonstrated knowledge of effective early childhood teaching methods and
developmentally appropriate classroom activities
3. Ability to maintain a positive learning environment
4. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
5. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal
resident alien status
Job Goal:
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.
Performance Responsibilities:
Duties include but not limited to:
1. 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.
2. Promote active learning using structured and unstructured activities that
foster the social, physical, cognitive, and emotional development of young pupils.
3. Implement the approved curriculum and uses appropriate learning activities designed
to foster learning at each child’s developmental level. Works to achieve district
educational goals and objectives and state core curriculum content standards.
4. Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small
group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil. Balance
teacher-directed and child-initiated experiences.
5. Set specific objectives wherever possible in lesson preparation and weekly lesson
plans and carries through presentation to effectively achieve these objectives.
6. Observe 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.
7. Develop and use age-appropriate assessment tools and maintains records of
pupil's development and educational progress in class record books and/or approved
forms and summarizes these marks for reporting purposes.
8. Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in
assessing and resolving learning problems.
9. Establishe and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a classroom
climate conducive to learning.
10. Budget class time effectively.
11. Communicate with parents through conferences and other means to inform them about
the school program and to discuss pupil progress.
12. Assist in facilitating smooth transitions from preschool, kindergarten, and early primary
grades programs and from the school day to after-school child care programs.
13. Maintain on-line communication of grades, homework, and attendance as directed and
is consistent with board policy and applicable code.
14. Maintains professional competence and continuous improvement through inservice
education and other professional growth activities.
15. Participate in school-level planning, faculty meetings/committees and other school
system groups.
16. Make effective use of community resources to enhance the instructional program.
17. Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations and board policy.
18. Perform other duties within the scope of employment and certification as may
be assigned.
Reports to:
Reports directly to the Chief School Administrator. Salary commensurate with experience.
Please send resume, credentials, and letter of interest to MCoyle@MyronLPowell.org
Deadline to apply: Open Until Filled
Required: Criminal history background check, proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status, and Mantoux/TB test.
In accordance with S-414/A-3188 http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S0500/414_R2.HTM), school districts, charter schools, nonpublic schools, and contracted service providers (“employers”) are required to review the last twenty years of employment history of prospective employees to ascertain allegations of child abuse or sexual misconduct. It explicitly prohibits such employers from hiring a person serving in a position which involves regular contact with students unless the employer conducts a review of the employment history of the applicant by contacting former and current employers and requesting information regarding child abuse and sexual misconduct allegations.
Salary: $69,613 - $98,449 per year
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree (minimum)
License/Certification:
· Preschool through Grade 3 (P-3) Instructional Certificate
· Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TOSD) endorsement and special education experience preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $69,613.00 - $98,449.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Language:
- English (Required)
License/Certification:
- NJ Instructional Certificate (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Cedarville, NJ 08311 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $69,613 - $98,449