Lead Teacher - Infants & Toddlers | Growth & PTO

The Learning Experience; Matawan (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Learning Experience in Matawan, NJ is seeking a Lead Teacher to oversee a classroom and support the learning and development of infants through Pre-K. You will implement curriculum, ensure a safe, engaging environment, and guide Assistant Teachers while communicating regularly with families.

Responsibilities include planning activities, maintaining lesson plans, and monitoring each child’s progress, with a focus on building strong relationships and delivering high-quality early education.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, unless otherwise permitted by state requirements.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Previous childcare, daycare, preschool, or early childhood education experience required.
• Classroom leadership experience preferred.
• ECE, Child Development, or Education coursework preferred.
• Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Strong classroom management, communication, and organization skills.
• Must meet applicable state licensing, background screening, health, and training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Create a classroom where children feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.
• Build positive relationships with children and families.
• Plan age-appropriate learning and play experiences.
• Support children's social, emotional, language, cognitive, and physical development.
• Encourage curiosity, independence, communication, and confidence.
• Lead the daily operation of your classroom.
• Plan and organize classroom activities, routines, and transitions.
• Maintain required lesson plans, observations, assessments, and records.
• Monitor individual children's needs and development.
• Guide and support Assistant Teachers.
• Communicate with families about their child's day, development, and progress.
• Respond to family questions professionally.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and center leadership.
• Model positive classroom practices and teamwork.
• Support and mentor developing teachers.

Skills

Classroom leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Child development knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

ECE, Child Development, or Education coursework preferred

Job description

The Learning Experience in Matawan, NJ is seeking a Lead Teacher to oversee a classroom and support the learning and development of infants through Pre-K. You will implement curriculum, ensure a safe, engaging environment, and guide Assistant Teachers while communicating regularly with families.

Responsibilities include planning activities, maintaining lesson plans, and monitoring each child’s progress, with a focus on building strong relationships and delivering high-quality early education.