Lead Teacher

JCC Association of North America; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Job summary

The JCC Association of North America in Union, NJ is seeking a dedicated Lead Teacher to join our educational team. The ideal candidate will have experience working with preschool children and possess skills in classroom management and curriculum development.

Key responsibilities include developing engaging lesson plans, maintaining a positive learning environment, and fostering students' growth. A degree in education is preferred but not mandatory. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on young learners' lives.

The position is for a Lead Teacher at YMCA-YWHA of Union County, with a competitive salary of $18 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students in an educational or childcare setting is preferred.
• Strong classroom management skills to maintain discipline while promoting a positive learning environment.
• Ability to educate preschool-aged children effectively, using creative and engaging methods.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans with direction that align with our vision and educational standards.
• Manage classroom behavior effectively to create a conducive learning environment.
• Conduct assessments to evaluate student progress and adapt teaching methods accordingly.

Skills

Classroom management

Curriculum development

Communication skills

Engaging teaching methods

Education

Degree in Education or related field

Job description

Location and Job Title:

Lead Teacher
YM -YWHA of Union County
501 Green Ln
Union, NJ 07083

Principal Responsibilities:

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Teacher to join our educational team. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children from infancy through Pre‑K in a classroom setting and possess strong skills in classroom management and curriculum development. This role involves educating young minds, fostering a positive learning environment, and implementing engaging lesson plans tailored to the needs of preschool children.

Duties

• Develop and implement age‑appropriate lesson plans with direction that align with our vision and educational standards.
• Manage classroom behavior effectively to create a conducive learning environment.
• Foster a nurturing atmosphere that encourages students' social, emotional, and intellectual growth.
• Conduct assessments to evaluate student progress and adapt teaching methods accordingly.
• Collaborate with parents and guardians to support student development.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to enhance teaching practices.
• Maintain a safe and organized classroom space.
• Ability to take charge and work together with the Teacher Assistants to maintain a cohesive classroom setting based on teamwork.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience working with students in an educational or childcare setting is preferred.
• Strong classroom management skills to maintain discipline while promoting a positive learning environment.
• Knowledge of curriculum development and lesson planning techniques.
• Ability to educate preschool‑aged children effectively, using creative and engaging methods.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact with students, parents, and colleagues.
• A degree in Education or a related field is preferred but not mandatory.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of young learners!

Salary:

$18

Agency Information:

Ym/Ywha of Union County (aka Union Y)

The YM‑YWHA is guided by the principles of Judaism and democracy, and shall create an atmosphere especially congenial to Jewish thought, beliefs and values. Its purpose shall be to enrich the life of the Jewish and general community by developing and implementing programs for the recreational, educational, cultural, physical and social needs of those communities and, by doing so, stimulate and amplify in individuals their sense of responsibility to the local community and to society in general.