Preschool Teacher with Certification - We Will Mentor for CE!

Lead Preschool Teacher – Join a Mission-Driven Early Learning Team!

Trenton, NJ | Full-Time | 7 Classrooms, Big Impact
Millhill Child & Family Development Center – Serving Trenton for Over 52 Years

Are you an experienced, enthusiastic early childhood educator ready to inspire the next generation of learners? Millhill Child & Family Development is looking for a Lead Preschool Teacher who brings heart, skill, and dedication to our vibrant classrooms in Trenton, NJ.

Join a respected non-profit organization committed to building brighter futures. Our preschool program—offered free to families—nurtures the growth and development of children ages 3 to 5 years old, providing nutritious meals, engaging experiences, and a strong educational foundation.

What You’ll Do:

As a Lead Teacher, you’ll take the lead in a classroom of up to 15 children, guiding their social, emotional, and academic growth through developmentally appropriate practices grounded in The Creative Curriculum. You’ll work in close partnership with a dedicated Teacher Assistant to create a warm, inclusive, and stimulating environment.

• Supervise and ensure the safety, well-being, and dignity of every child, every day.
• Design and implement dynamic lesson plans tailored to your students' needs.
• Maintain a clean, well-organized, and inviting classroom in line with ECERS standards.
• Assess developmental progress and conductparent conferences.
• Promote cultural diversity and create a learning space that reflects our community.
• Take pride in your classroom—inside and out—ensuring it's always learning-ready.
• Partner with families, staff, and the Trenton Board of Education to support each child’s success.

What You Bring:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
• P-3, N-8, CE or CEAS Certification required
• We will consider newly graduated candidates but prefer at least one year of experience
• Knowledge of Creative Curriculum and ECERS
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills
• Experience in Abbott-funded classrooms is a plus
• A love for children and a passion for helping them thrive!

Why Join Millhill?

At Millhill, you’re not just taking a job—you’re joining a mission. For over five decades, we've helped thousands of children and families access education, mental health, and social services to build strong, healthy futures. Our preschool is a cornerstone of that mission, rooted in community and fueled by compassion.

• Free breakfast, snacks, and lunch served to every child
• Supportive leadership and collaborative team culture
• Professional development opportunities
• A chance to truly make a difference in Trenton’s next generation

Ready to Build Bright Futures With Us?

Apply today and become part of something meaningful. At Millhill, your passion meets purpose—and your work truly matters.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,136.00 - $72,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person