Pre-K Teacher

Somerset Community Action Program; Franklin Township (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Free food & snacks

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

Somerset Community Action Program seeks a passionate Pre-K Teacher to provide a nurturing, safe, and engaging learning environment for young children. You will develop and implement age-appropriate lessons supporting early literacy, math, science, fine motor, and social-emotional growth.

The role emphasizes building strong relationships with families, observing and documenting progress, and fostering a love of learning in a licensed childcare setting.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• CDA credential or state teaching certification preferred.
• Experience working with pre-kindergarten children in a licensed childcare center or school setting.
• Excellent communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and actively engage with young children throughout the day.
• Must successfully pass all required background and fingerprint checks.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate curriculum and learning activities.
• Create a structured classroom environment with positive behavior management practices.
• Ensure the safety, supervision, and well-being of children at all times.
• Support children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
• Build strong relationships with families through ongoing communication and progress updates.
• Observe, assess, and document children's growth and developmental milestones.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom environment.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

CDA credential or state teaching certification preferred

Job description

Benefits:

• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Free food & snacks
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Pre-K Teacher to provide a nurturing, safe, and engaging learning environment for young children. The ideal candidate will develop and implement age-appropriate lessons that support early literacy, math, science, fine motor, and social-emotional development while fostering a love of learning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate curriculum and learning activities.
• Create a structured classroom environment with positive behavior management practices.
• Ensure the safety, supervision, and well-being of children at all times.
• Support children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
• Build strong relationships with families through ongoing communication and progress updates.
• Observe, assess, and document children's growth and developmental milestones.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom environment.

Qualifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• CDA credential or state teaching certification preferred.
• Experience working with pre-kindergarten children in a licensed childcare center or school setting.
• Excellent communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and actively engage with young children throughout the day.
• Must successfully pass all required background and fingerprint checks.

What We're Looking For:

A caring, energetic educator who is committed to helping children develop academically, socially, and emotionally while creating meaningful partnerships with families and colleagues.