Preschool/Pre- K/K Lead Teacher

Welcome to ECYC Child Development Center!

ECYC is looking for enthusiastic and inspired educators to join our teaching team. The ideal candidate is an experienced educator who is knowledgeable about early childhood development and its application to a play-based creative curriculum. As a member of the ECYC teaching team, this educator must be deeply invested in fostering connections with students, parents, faculty, and prospective families. They should enjoy being an accessible participant in the school community with a warm and caring presence.

We’re on an exciting journey to become a Reggio Emilia-inspired center by 2026! This philosophy centers on a child-led, exploratory approach to education, fostering creativity, independence, and a love for learning. We seek team members who are inspired by this approach or eager to learn.

If you’re ready to teach with joy and purpose while working in an environment that truly supports you, we’d love to meet you. Join us in shaping the future of early childhood education—one supported teacher and curious child at a time! Apply today!

ECYC is a high quality NAEYC accredited early learning center in Rahway, NJ. We are seeking passionate, caring, and skilled Lead & Primary Teachers to work in a our Infant, Toddler and preschool classrooms. Must be able to work a rotating schedule of 7:30am-3:30pm and 10am-6pm.

Summary of positions:

1) Lead Teachers work with classroom Primary Teacher to provide developmentally appropriate activities for the children using the Creative Curriculum program, collect data, and assess children.

Responsibilities:

• Build responsive relationships with children
• Understand and assist in using developmentally appropriate practice
• Build positive relationships with families
• Demonstrate appropriate interactions with coworkers
• Maintain professional standards
• Ensure the health and safety of all children

Qualifications:

• CDA or college credits toward education with a willingness/plan to continue education OR 2 years of childcare experience as a lead teacher

Preferred:

• Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education
• 5+ years experience in NAEYC accredited center

2) Primary Teachers work with the classroom Lead Teacher to provide developmentally appropriate activities for the children using the Creative Curriculum program, collect data, and assess children. Partners with Lead Teacher to provide parents with daily reports using the Tadpoles App.

Responsibilities:

• Work with Lead Teacher to develop and implement lesson plans
• Use developmentally appropriate, intentional teaching through Creative Curriculum
• Maintain health and safety of each child
• Assist Lead Teacher in collecting documentation and assessments to complete portfolios and reports
• Serves as Lead Teacher when Lead Teacher is absent

Qualifications:

• 2 years of childcare experience OR college credits toward education with a willingness/plan to continue education

Preferred:

• CDA, AA or BA in related field

All ECYC Teachers, regardless of their role, should be prepared to:

• Manage all aspects of daily classroom life, including health and safety of all students, establishment of comfortable classroom routines and transitions, and implementation of child-centered, developmentally appropriate, emergent curriculum that excites children about learning and prepares them for the next step in their education.
• Plan and implement activities to support and foster positive self-esteem, social skills, developmental growth, and independence for all students.
• Observe and record children’s progress, behavior, growth, and development on a regular and ongoing basis.
• Work collaboratively with teaching team, administrators, specialists, and consultants.
• Actively participate in all team meetings, staff meetings, professional development days, teacher trainings, and workshops.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you at least 18 years of age?
• Are you available to work a rotating schedule of 7:30am-3:30pm and 10am-6pm Monday through Friday?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Childcare: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.50 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you at least 18 years of age?
• Are you available to work a rotating schedule of 7:30am-3:30pm and 10am-6pm Monday through Friday?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Childcare: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person