Preschool Teacher

Benefits Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 100% FREE medical coverage Competitive pay Retirement match Two weeks' paid vacation Five personal/floating holidays Sick time Ten paid holidays 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. Responsibilities 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr