Child Care/Day Camp

Philaymca; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

50% off programming including swimming

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental and vision insurance

Job summary

Briggs - Mt Laurel Preschool Edu Ctr in Mount Laurel, NJ is seeking a Lead Teacher for a 10-month, full-time role for the 2026-2027 school year. The position offers hourly pay of $25.00-$35.00, with State Funded Pre-K certification and partnership with Mount Laurel School District.

Responsibilities include curriculum planning, staff supervision, family communications, and developmental assessments, in a program guided by NAEYC and Keystone STARS standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related field with 60 ECE credits.
• New Jersey P-3 certification required; standard preferred, can accept CE with EPP mentorship, or CEAS with mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Plan curriculum following the prescribed curriculum and ensure age-appropriate lessons.
• Read and follow YMCA policies and state licensing regulations.
• Supervise staff to ensure compliance with guidelines and age-appropriate interaction.
• Maintain daily attendance, emergency contact binders, and allergy reports.
• Communicate child progress with parents and maintain confidentiality.
• Conduct developmental assessments and Family Conferences at least 3 times per year.
• Ensure cleanliness and proper center setup; manage supplies and resources.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education

P-3 certification (NJ)

Job description

Certified P3 Teacher - Full Time - In Partnership with Mount Laurel School District

Briggs - Mt Laurel Preschool Edu Ctr, 1001 Briggs Road, Mount Laurel, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Lead Teacher

Monday-Friday; 2026-2027 school year; 10 Month position from August-June | Full Time, Hourly | $25.00-$35.00

The State Funded Pre-K Lead Teacher is expected to provide a safe and developmentally appropriate preschool education in accordance with all relevant legislation, policies, and procedures within the State of New Jersey as a P3 Certified Teacher, in partnership with Mount Laurel School District.

Some rewards for joining our team:

• Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!
• 50% off programming including swimming lessons as well as childcare programs (early learning care, before and after care, day camp and overnight camp).
• Planning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y - it's awesome.
• Comprehensive benefits package which includes health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, etc.

What is needed for this job:

• Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred, or related field with 60 ECE credits
• New Jersey P-3 certification required; Standard preferred, can accept CE with EPP and mentorship, or CEAS with mentorship

The responsibilities we will trust you with:

• Plan curriculum for classroom following the proscribed curriculum and ensure child centered age-appropriate lessons are offered. Adhere to learn through play NAEYC philosophy. Ensure that staff in your room take on an active role in planning, implementing and actively participating in all activities.
• Read and be accountable for YMCA Policies, State Licensing Body (NJ-NJ DOE/PA-DHS, OOL) regulations, and Quality Rating System standards (Example: NAEYC, Keystone STARS, Grow NJ Kids).
• Supervise classroom staff to ensure that they are upholding all DOE/OOL/DHS/YMCA/Keystone stars/NAEYC guidelines for proper verbal interaction, proper learn through play techniques and age-appropriate redirection as a form of discipline.
• Accurately maintain daily records of attendance, mobile emergency contact binders, trip binders and allergy reports.
• Ensure effective and timely communication of child progress with parents. Ensure that staff in your classroom maintain sensitivity and patience with the children and parents and provide care to meet the individual needs of the child/families. Always maintain confidentiality, and ensure staff are using correct verbal interactions with parents.
• Conduct developmental assessments on the children and follow up with Family Conferences at a minimum of 3 times per year, report outcomes accurately using the outcomes reporting system designated by the funding source (TSG/WSS).
• Ensure staff adhere to the DOE/OOL DHS/YMCA/ECERS/NAEYC standards for maintaining cleanliness, centers set up, toy bins and correct return of toys to areas. Ensure that staff are engaging children in the maintaining of said centers and items.
• Inform Director of any concerns regarding facility, space, staffing, child/staff ratios or child developmental issues that may require early intervention.
• Effectively plan and manage resources. Ensure timely and effective use of materials, snacks, and other classroom resources. Ensure that staff in your room are also maintaining effective methods of usage.
• Ensure balance of small group interaction teacher directed activities vs. child choice activities, as required by NAEYC/Keystone STARS.
• Attend Staff Meetings/Team Teaching Meetings. Plan Back to School Night.
• Attend and renew as needed all trainings according to YMCA policies and licensing and funding requirements, including but not limited to 12 hours of childcare related trainings annually as detailed in your training plan.
• Read the NAEYC guidelines to be knowledgeable in the NAEYC procedures, and approach to early childhood education.
• Maintain knowledge of Association policies and procedures, risk management, safety practices, program funding requirements and applicable laws.
• Lead by example at all times. Interact with a high level of professionalism and accountability.

What you can expect:

• Support from an amazing team
• Opportunities to learn & grow
• Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger

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