Lead & Assistant Preschool Teacher

Lead & Assistant Preschool Teacher

Palisades Preschool

About Us

Palisades Preschool was founded in 1965 in Fort Lee, NJ, and has been serving children ages 2–6 ever since. The original school was established by Maryann and Richard Hubschman Sr. and remains proudly family-owned and operated today by the third generation, Tiffany and Rich Hubschman. Their vision is to honor the longstanding traditions of Palisades Preschool while thoughtfully expanding to new locations beyond Fort Lee NJ.

Position OverviewPalisades Preschool is seeking qualified, passionate candidates to join our award-winning early childhood education team. We are currently hiring Head Teachers and Assistant Teachers who enjoy working with young children and are committed to creating strong educational foundations that last a lifetime.

Position ResponsibilitiesSuccessful candidates will:

• Lead classroom activities for children ages 2 to 6 years in a structured, nurturing environment
• Implement and adapt the Palisades Preschool curriculum to meet the individual needs of each child
• Develop monthly classroom calendars that incorporate skills, crafts, and themes aligned with developmental milestones
• Select and maintain age-appropriate classroom materials
• Implement our custom-designed programs within the classroom
• Support smooth daily transitions and routines
• Foster each child’s academic, physical, social, and emotional growth

Key Duties

• Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children
• Actively engage with children to create a positive and supportive learning environment
• Manage classroom behavior and implement behavior management strategies
• Conduct student assessments and track developmental progress
• Provide regular reports and feedback to parents regarding student performance and behavior
• Communicate clearly and professionally with staff and families
• Maintain accurate records, logs, and documentation in compliance with New Jersey state requirements
• Complete a minimum of 20 hours of professional development annually

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children in a classroom setting
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Infant/Child CPR and First Aid certification (preferred)
• Ability to lift objects of up to 30 lbs. without assistance
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
• Lead teachers will need a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development

Benefits

• Employee discount on childcare
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Hours

• Full time & part time positions available, M-F

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Work Location: In person