What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pre-K Teacher position at Zimmer Preschool?
Pre-K Lead Teacher
Zimmer Preschool | Basking Ridge, NJ
At Zimmer Preschool, we believe the best teachers do more than prepare children for kindergarten—they inspire curiosity, foster independence, build meaningful relationships, and create a classroom where every child feels capable, valued, and excited to learn.
We are seeking an experienced, passionate Pre-K Lead Teacher who sees teaching as both an art and a responsibility. Our ideal candidate is a reflective educator who creates intentional learning experiences, guides children with warmth and confidence, and finds joy in following children's ideas while thoughtfully expanding their learning.
Responsibilities
- Create a warm, engaging classroom environment where children feel safe, respected, and inspired to explore.
- Plan meaningful, hands-on learning experiences that encourage curiosity, creativity, problem-solving, and independence.
- Foster strong classroom routines and positive behavior through connection, consistency, and clear expectations.
- Observe children's interests and development, using those observations to support curriculum development.
- Communicate the children's learning with parents through daily Brightwheel posts, documentation displays, and learning updates.
- Build strong partnerships with families through ongoing communication.
- Collaborate with fellow teachers and school leadership to create a positive, supportive school community.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and inviting classroom environment that reflects children's learning.
Qualifications
- Degree or coursework in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.
- Experience teaching in a preschool or Pre-K classroom.
- Strong understanding of child development and developmentally appropriate practice.
- Excellent classroom management and relationship-building skills.
- Organized, dependable, flexible, and collaborative.
- A genuine love for working with young children and helping them discover the world around them.
Experience with inquiry-based or child-led learning is a plus, but most importantly, we are looking for a teacher who is curious, intentional, collaborative, and committed to creating an exceptional learning environment for children.
Position: Full-Time
Location: Basking Ridge, NJ
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $58,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000 - $58,000