Daycare Classroom Teacher

The Goddard School; Stirling (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Professional development

Tuition assistance

Career advancement

Free uniforms

Vision insurance

Training & development

Job summary

The Goddard School of Long Hill is seeking an Infant‑Pre‑K Classroom Teacher to join our team of early childhood educators. The role focuses on safe, developmentally appropriate care and play-based learning for our youngest students.

You will build strong relationships with children and families, implement engaging activities, and monitor milestones while ensuring compliance with licensing and NAEYC standards. This is a hands-on teaching position in a supportive community.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in early childhood education setting.
• Strong knowledge of child development and infant care.
• Excellent communication and classroom skills.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm, safe, and developmentally appropriate classroom.
• Build relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Implement play-based activities to support language, motor, and sensory skills.
• Ensure health, safety and wellbeing of children at all times.
• Monitor milestones and communicate progress with families.
• Document learning and milestones; celebrate progress.
• Maintain compliance with Goddard, licensing, and NAEYC standards.

Education

CDA/Associate/Bachelor in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Infant‑Pre‑K Classroom Teacher

The Goddard School of Long Hill is seeking a passionate, dedicated, and experienced Infant‑Pre‑K Classroom Teacher to join our outstanding team of early childhood educators.

As a premier early childhood education institution, we are committed to delivering the highest standard of care and developmental learning experiences for our youngest learners.

Our Mission

We nurture each child’s curiosity through safe, responsive care and intentional, play‑based learning—building social‑emotional, physical, and cognitive skills that last.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a warm, safe, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
• Build strong, respectful relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Collaborate with your team to implement engaging, play‑based activities that grow language, motor, and sensory skills.
• Ensure the health, safety, and well‑being of all children at all times.
• Monitor developmental milestones and communicate progress with families through daily reports and parent conferences.
• Document learning and milestones; celebrate progress.
• Maintain compliance with Goddard, state licensing, and NAEYC standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ year experience in early childhood education center or daycare setting.
• CDA, Associate’s, or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of child development and best practices in infant care.
• CPR/First Aid certified (or willing to obtain upon hire).
• Excellent communication, organization, and classroom management skills.
• A warm, patient, and nurturing demeanor.
• Passion for early childhood education and a commitment to developing young minds.

Compensation

Salary and compensation are based on experience and education.

Benefits

• Company parties
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Competitive salary
• Free uniforms
• 401(k)
• Paid professional development opportunities
• Medical benefits with comprehensive coverage
• Supportive and collaborative culture that values creativity and new ideas
• Continuous professional development and tuition assistance
• Career pathway into public school teaching careers
• Inclusive and welcoming community that values belonging, diversity, and respect

Apply Now

Begin a meaningful career with The Goddard School of Long Hill, where you’ll play a vital role in nurturing and shaping the lives of our youngest learners. If you’re passionate, nurturing, and eager to make a difference in an infant’s early development, we’d love to connect with you. To apply, please submit your resume.

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