Child Care Teacher

The Learning Experience; East Brunswick Township (NJ); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading Early Childhood Academic childcare center is looking for a passionate Lead Teacher to support the development of toddlers and infants. The role emphasizes creating engaging lesson plans, maintaining safe classroom environments, and fostering family relationships. Enjoy competitive compensation and a happy work environment focused on training and growth.

Benefits

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience as a lead teacher in a childcare center required.
• Ability to meet state/local childcare licensing requirements.
• Preferred qualification: Associate degree or higher in ECE.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans and activities.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized classrooms.
• Build relationships with families and provide daily updates.

Skills

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Associates degree in Early Childhood Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Benefits:

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

Role: Child Care Teacher / Lead Teacher
Age Group: Infants/ Toddlers / 2 year olds
Compensation: $16-19 per hour
Hours: Full Time (Monday - Friday)
Benefits: Monday – Friday (no weekends), Benefits, Uniforms, Childcare Discount, Training

Join our happy Early Childhood Academic childcare center as an Lead Teacher! Our centers are focused on developing Little Learners from infancy to preschool. We make early education and daycare joyful, engaging, and fun so children are happy to learn, play and grow.
We believe everyone deserves to work in a happy environment. Join us to experience why Happy Happens Here.

What We Offer:

• State-of-the-Art Classrooms: Our immersive classroom setting utilizes the latest technology materials, and resources to allow children to “learn, play, and grow.”
• Opportunities for Growth: We offer ongoing training and professional development, tuition reimbursement, and leadership pathways to help you meet your goals as an educator.
• Compensation: Competitive healthcare benefits, premium compensation, and performance bonuses

Key Responsibilities:

• Create fun learning by executing engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans and activities.
• Create safe & happy spaces by ensuring TLE standards of clean, safe, and organized classrooms where Little Learners can explore and learn.
• Monitor growth and development through an understanding of key milestones and celebrating their progress.
• Build relationships and communication with families and share daily updates and cheerful moments via our mobile app.
• Collaborate with fellow teachers to create a supportive and happy learning environment.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years’ experience as a lead teacher within a childcare center.
• Associate degree or higher in ECE or related degree (preferred) or High school diploma/GED (required).
• Ability to meet state/local childcare licensing requirements.