Lead Teacher - Daycare & Preschool
hace 5 días
East Brunswick
Job DescriptionBenefits: • Free uniforms, • Health insurance, • Opportunity for advancement, • Paid time off, • Training & development, • Vision insurance, • 401(k) matching, • Competitive salary, • Dental insurance, • Employee discounts, • Flexible schedule Lead Teacher - Daycare & Preschool Location: The Learning Experience - East Brunswick, NJ Pay: $17-$18 per hour, based on experience Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday The Learning Experience - East Brunswick is seeking a caring and energetic Lead Teacher to join our early childhood education team and lead a classroom of 2-year-old children. This is a great opportunity for an experienced daycare or preschool teacher who enjoys helping young children build language, independence, confidence, and social skills. You'll create a structured and nurturing classroom where children learn through play, exploration, and positive relationships. Key Responsibilities • Lead daily classroom routines and learning experiences for 2-year-old children, • Implement The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum, • Create engaging activities through art, music, movement, sensory play, stories, and hands-on learning, • Support language, cognitive, physical, and social-emotional development, • Encourage independence, self-help skills, and positive peer interactions, • Support meals, diapering/toileting, rest time, outdoor play, and transitions, • Maintain consistent classroom routines and positive behavior guidance, • Observe children's development and maintain required classroom documentation, • Build strong relationships and communicate regularly with families, • Collaborate with Assistant Teachers and center leadership, • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom, • Follow New Jersey childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements Qualifications, • High school diploma or GED required, • Previous daycare, preschool, childcare, or early childhood education experience preferred, • Experience working with toddlers or 2-year-old children strongly preferred, • Previous Lead Teacher or classroom leadership experience is a plus, • CDA or Early Childhood Education coursework is a plus, • Patient, nurturing, dependable, and energetic, • Strong classroom management and communication skills, • Ability to meet New Jersey childcare licensing requirements What We Offer, • Competitive pay of $17-$18 per hour, based on experience, • 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 - East Brunswick and lead a classroom where 2-year-olds can build confidence, independence, and a love of learning.