Group/Lead Teacher

Newman Early Learning Center; Cinnaminson Township (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401K with company match

Paid time off

Professional development

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Newman Early Learning Center in New Jersey is seeking a lead teacher to deliver the HighScope curriculum, plan developmentally appropriate lessons, and nurture a safe, stimulating classroom.

You will mentor assistants, maintain strong family communication, monitor development milestones, ensure licensing compliance, and contribute to a collaborative, professional environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of lead teaching experience in early childhood.
• Must meet one of the listed education/credentials options as described in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement HighScope curriculum with age-appropriate lesson plans.
• Create a safe, nurturing classroom environment and assist with classroom chores as needed.
• Promote social-emotional development and foster respectful, cooperative classroom culture.
• Communicate with families regarding child progress and activities.
• Supervise and mentor assistant teachers to support a collaborative team.
• Maintain classroom management with positive behavior strategies.
• Track developmental milestones and adjust plans accordingly.
• Ensure compliance with licensing regulations.

Skills

Knowledge of child development

Communication skills

Leadership skills

CPR and First Aid certification

Education

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development

Six college credits in ECE/Child Development and nine credits in Education/Psychology/Health/Nursing

CDA/CCP or NJ credential related to early childhood

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement HighScope curriculum: Develop and deliver age-appropriate lesson plans that align with the developmental needs of the children in your classroom.
• Create a safe and nurturing environment: Ensure the physical, emotional, and cognitive well-being of all children. Keep a clean and neat classroom environment and help throughout the school, as needed, with cleaning responsibilities.
• Promote social-emotional development: Foster a classroom culture of respect, cooperation, and self-regulation.
• Communicate with families: Maintain open, effective, and professional communication with families regarding their child’s progress and classroom activities.
• Supervise and mentor: Provide guidance and leadership to assistant teachers, ensuring a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Maintain classroom management: Implement positive behavior management strategies to ensure a productive and harmonious classroom.
• Track developmental milestones: Observe and document each child’s growth, sharing updates with parents and adjusting lesson plans as necessary.
• Ensure compliance with licensing regulations: Adhere to all local, state, and federal regulations to maintain a safe and licensed educational environment.

Qualifications:

• At least one year of lead teaching experience in an early childhood setting is required, plus at least ONE of the following:Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development (preferred); Six college credits in Early Childhood Education or Child Development and nine credits in Education, Psychology, Health Care, Nursing, or any other field related to child growth or development; Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, Certified Child Care Professional (CCP) Certificate, Group Teacher endorsement from the New Jersey Registry for Childhood Professionals, Professional Impact New Jersey, or New Jersey Infant/Toddler Credential administered through Professional Impact New Jersey.

Also required:

• Knowledge of child development and age-appropriate practices.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• 401K with Company matching.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.

Full-time availability required (Monday-Friday).