Lead Teacher, 3–4 Years: Project-Based Learning

The Anchored School; Basking Ridge (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The Anchored School is seeking a knowledgeable Lead Teacher to join our early childhood education team, focusing on children aged 3-4. You will create a safe, engaging, and inclusive classroom that supports social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.

You will partner with families, collaborate with colleagues, and implement a high-quality, developmentally appropriate curriculum that promotes exploration, independence, life skills, and school readiness.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in a licensed early childhood setting.
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Strong understanding of child development and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment that supports each child's growth and development.
• Build strong partnerships with families and collaborate with colleagues.
• Implement a high-quality curriculum that fosters exploration, independence, life skills, and school readiness.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

CDA (or coursework in ECE)

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education

Coursework in Early Childhood Education/Child Development

Job description

The Anchored School is seeking a knowledgeable Lead Teacher to join our early childhood education team, focusing on children aged 3-4. You will create a safe, engaging, and inclusive classroom that supports social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.

You will partner with families, collaborate with colleagues, and implement a high-quality, developmentally appropriate curriculum that promotes exploration, independence, life skills, and school readiness.