Lead Preschool Teacher

Are you passionate about early childhood education? Do you love helping little learners grow in a nurturing and fun environment? Are you a dedicated and creative preschool teacher who believes in learning through exploration and play?

Come join the NDNCC Family!

Welcome to Newark Day Nursery and Children's Center! We are a nonprofit childcare center dedicated to providing the highest quality early childhood and school-age services to educate, enrich and inspire children and youth from culturally and economically diverse families.

We are looking for a full-time Lead Preschool Teacher to care for and educate our pre-kindergarteners. This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to make a difference in one of the most formative and developmental stages in a child's life. As a preschool teacher, you will be tasked with creating a nurturing environment that encourages curiosity, promotes creativity, and respects the individuality of each child.

As a NDNCC staff member, we provide 100% FREE medical coverage, a warm and friendly work environment, competitive pay, and other generous benefits including retirement match, two weeks' paid vacation, five personal/floating holidays, sick time, and ten paid holidays.

Working hours: Monday-Friday 7:45am-4:45pm

As a Preschool Teacher, you will:

• Create engaging, hands-on and age-appropriate lesson plans
• Build strong relationships with children, families, and co-teachers
• Implement age-appropriate activities that foster cognitive and emotional growth
• Maintain a safe, organized, and positive classroom environment
• Develop social skills through structured play and interaction.
• Observe and document children's developmental milestones.
• Collaborate with other teachers and staff to create a cohesive educational program
• Communicate with parents and caregivers about their child's progress.

We are looking for candidates who possess the following skills and qualifications:

• Minimum of 1-2 years' experience in a pre-school or daycare setting
• Previous experience working with children ages 3-5
• Familiarity with child development theories and practices
• Must be First Aid & CPR certified, or willing to obtain certification within 30 days of hire.
• Minimum of Assistant Teacher Certification through DEEDS preferred
• TECE Certified preferred

We are committed to providing our teaching staff with continuous professional development opportunities and a supportive community that values collaboration and growth. Join us in making a lasting impact on the lives of young children and become a cherished part of our educational family. If you’re energetic, playful, and think you'd be a great fit, we’d love to meet you!

Full job description available upon request.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person