Daycare Teacher

The Learning Experience - Ledgewood; Ledgewood (NJ); On-site; USD 23,419 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Mon-Fri schedule

Paid training

Employee childcare discount

Leadership support

Career growth

Job summary

The Learning Experience – Ledgewood is seeking a compassionate Daycare Teacher to join our growing team. This full-time role is based in Ledgewood, NJ, offering a competitive hourly pay between $17 and $18.

You’ll create a safe, engaging environment where children learn through play and exploration. Responsibilities include planning age-appropriate activities, supporting language and social-emotional development, supervising daily routines, and building strong relationships with families.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in daycare/childcare/preschool or early childhood education preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Passion for children

CPR First Aid certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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.