Lead Preschool Teacher — Nurturing, Playful Learning Leader

Newark Day Nursery and Children's Center; Delaware; On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical coverage

Retirement match

2 weeks paid vacation

5 personal/floating holidays

Sick time

10 paid holidays

Job summary

Newark Day Nursery and Children’s Center is seeking a full-time Lead Preschool Teacher to nurture and educate pre-kindergarten children. You will design hands-on, age-appropriate lessons, build strong relationships with families and co-teachers, and foster cognitive and emotional growth in a safe, organized classroom.

We value creativity, curiosity, and individuality, and provide competitive pay plus comprehensive benefits, including medical coverage, retirement match, vacation and holidays.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ experience in a pre-school or daycare setting.
• Experience with children ages 3–5.
• Familiarity with child development theories and practices.
• Must be First Aid & CPR certified, or willing to obtain certification within 30 days of hire.
• Minimum of Assistant Teacher Certification through DEEDS preferred
• TECE Certified preferred

Responsibilities

• Create engaging, hands-on and age-appropriate lesson plans.
• Build strong relationships with children, families, and co-teachers.
• Implement activities that foster cognitive and emotional growth.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and positive classroom environment.
• Develop social skills through structured play and interaction.
• Observe and document children’s developmental milestones.
• Collaborate with other teachers and staff to create a cohesive educational program.
• Communicate with parents and caregivers about their child’s progress.

Skills

Early childhood education

Child development theories

First Aid & CPR

Communication with families

Collaboration

Education

Assistant Teacher Certification through DEEDS

TECE Certified

Job description

Newark Day Nursery and Children’s Center is seeking a full-time Lead Preschool Teacher to nurture and educate pre-kindergarten children. You will design hands-on, age-appropriate lessons, build strong relationships with families and co-teachers, and foster cognitive and emotional growth in a safe, organized classroom.

We value creativity, curiosity, and individuality, and provide competitive pay plus comprehensive benefits, including medical coverage, retirement match, vacation and holidays.