Lead Teacher: Build Relationships & Lead a Classroom

Learning Tree Academy; Succasunna (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k)

Employee discounts

Job summary

Learning Tree Academy in Succasunna, NJ is seeking a Lead Teacher to take ownership of a classroom while collaborating with a supportive team. The ideal candidate will nurture children’s development, foster positive family relationships, and contribute to a close-knit, family-owned environment.

As a Lead Teacher, you’ll plan developmentally appropriate activities, document progress, and ensure a safe, engaging learning space.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates are dependable, patient, creative, organized, and confident leading a classroom.
• Experience in licensed childcare or early childhood education preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification required or obtained soon after hire.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm, safe, and engaging classroom environment.
• Plan developmentally appropriate activities and learning experiences.
• Support children's development across social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical areas.
• Maintain an organized and inviting classroom and observe children's progress.
• Build positive relationships and communicate with families.

Skills

Dependable

Patient

Creative

Organized

Leadership

Education

CDA or Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Learning Tree Academy in Succasunna, NJ is seeking a Lead Teacher to take ownership of a classroom while collaborating with a supportive team. The ideal candidate will nurture children’s development, foster positive family relationships, and contribute to a close-knit, family-owned environment.

As a Lead Teacher, you’ll plan developmentally appropriate activities, document progress, and ensure a safe, engaging learning space.