Daycare Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule

Daycare Teacher
Location: The Learning Experience – Ledgewood, NJ
Pay: $17–$18 per hour
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday

Daycare Teacher – Help Children Learn Through Play

The Learning Experience – Ledgewood is looking for a compassionate and enthusiastic Daycare Teacher to join our growing team. If you enjoy working with young children and creating a safe, engaging environment where they can learn, explore, and thrive, we'd love to meet you.

As a Daycare Teacher, you'll help children develop important social, emotional, language, and cognitive skills through hands-on activities, purposeful play, and meaningful interactions. Every day is an opportunity to make a lasting impact during a child's most important years of development.

What You'll Do

• Create a warm, welcoming classroom where children feel safe and supported

• Plan and lead age-appropriate activities that encourage learning through play

• Support children's language, social-emotional, cognitive, and physical development

• Supervise daily routines including meals, outdoor play, rest time, and classroom transitions

• Build positive relationships with children, families, and fellow educators

• Maintain a clean, organized, and engaging classroom environment

• Follow all New Jersey licensing regulations and center health and safety standards

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Previous experience in a daycare, childcare center, preschool, or early childhood education setting preferred

• Passion for working with young children

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• CDA or Early Childhood Education coursework is a plus

• CPR and First Aid certification preferred

What We Offer

• Competitive pay of $17–$18 per hour
  
  
• Monday–Friday schedule with no nights or weekends

• Paid training and professional development

• Employee childcare discount

• Supportive leadership team

• Opportunities for career growth within The Learning Experience

Apply Today

Join The Learning Experience – Ledgewood and become part of a team that is dedicated to creating joyful learning experiences and helping children build the confidence and skills they need for lifelong success.