Lead Preschool Teacher: Stable Weekdays, Growth & Benefits

Goddard School; Flemington, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekday schedule

No nights or weekends

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Retirement benefits

Professional development

CDA credential support

Job summary

The Goddard School of Flemington is seeking a dedicated Lead Teacher to join our team in Flemington, NJ. This full-time role offers alignment with a stable weekday schedule (Monday–Friday) and a competitive pay range of $19.00–$24.00 per hour based on experience and qualifications.

You will lead a classroom, document progress, and collaborate with families and staff to foster a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment for young children.

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years of preschool/classroom experience preferred.
• Strong classroom management and organization skills.
• Excellent communication with families and coworkers.
• Commitment to a safe and nurturing learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement age-appropriate learning experiences.
• Create a warm, organized, nurturing, and safe classroom.
• Support children's social-emotional, cognitive, language and physical development.
• Encourage learning through play, exploration and discovery.
• Build positive relationships with children and families.
• Maintain regular, professional communication with parents.
• Observe and document children's developmental progress.
• Lead and mentor Assistant Teachers and support staff.
• Maintain consistent classroom routines and expectations.
• Follow New Jersey childcare licensing, health and safety requirements.
• Participate in professional development and ongoing training.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

CDA/Associate/Bachelor in ECE

Job description

The Goddard School of Flemington is seeking a dedicated Lead Teacher to join our team in Flemington, NJ. This full-time role offers alignment with a stable weekday schedule (Monday–Friday) and a competitive pay range of $19.00–$24.00 per hour based on experience and qualifications.

You will lead a classroom, document progress, and collaborate with families and staff to foster a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment for young children.