Pre K Teacher

Celebree School; Somerville (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Training & development

Vision insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Celebree School in Somerville, NJ is seeking a Preschool/Pre K Teacher to provide a nurturing, engaging learning space for young children. You will design activities that spark curiosity and support early literacy while mentoring classroom aides toward becoming Celebree teachers.

The role emphasizes building a caring classroom, partnering with families, and upholding licensing standards. This location offers a collaborative team and opportunities for professional growth within our franchise

Qualifications

• 2+ years of teaching experience in early childhood
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Valid CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
• State licensing/lead teacher requirements per state

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement creative, developmentally appropriate lesson plans and activities.
• Create a warm, welcoming, and inclusive classroom atmosphere.
• Integrate language-rich activities, storytelling, and early literacy experiences.
• Ensure cleanliness, organization, and safety of the classroom and materials.
• Establish open communication with parents and share progress regularly

Skills

Classroom management

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem-solving

Patience

Flexibility

Experience (2+ years)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate/Bachelor in ECE or related

CPR/First Aid certification

State-approved CDA credential (preferred)

Tools

N/A

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Tuition assistance

Hours

Monday through Friday: All shifts are available (Morning, afternoon and evening)

Job Summary

As a Pre K Teacher at Celebree School you will be at the heart of the action, creating a nurturing and stimulating learning environment that sparks curiosity and ignites young minds. Your mission? To ensure that Celebree's mission, vision, and values shine through in every activity, while providing preschool children with educational experiences that are as fun as they are enriching. As a Preschool Teacher, you'll also have the opportunity to help classroom Aides on their growth journey to become a Celebree Teacher.

Company Overview

At Celebree School we grow people BIG and small. This promise reflects our holistic approach to growth, emphasizing the importance of nurturing both children and team members to reach their fullest potential. Celebree provides a supportive environment where team members have access to continuous learning, development opportunities, individual growth plans, and career pathways.

Responsibilities

As a Preschool Teacher, you will be given the tools, resources, and training to:

• Develop and implement creative and developmentally appropriate lesson plans and activities that foster learning, curiosity, and exploration among preschool-aged children.
• Create a warm, welcoming, and inclusive classroom atmosphere where preschoolers feel safe, valued, and encouraged to express themselves and learn through play.
• Integrate language-rich activities, storytelling, and early literacy experiences into daily routines to help preschoolers develop communication skills, vocabulary, and a love of reading.
• Ensure the cleanliness, organization, and safety of the classroom environment, including materials, equipment, and play areas, to support optimal learning and exploration.
• Establish open and ongoing communication with parents, sharing insights, updates, and progress on their child's development.

Qualifications

• Must meet the requirements to be a lead teacher as approved by the governing State agency.
• This position requires comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the behavioral and developmental stages of children and knowledge of childcare licensing requirements
• The ability to manage a classroom, including strong organizational, communication (verbal and written), and problem-solving skills. patience, flexibility.
• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field (preferred)
• State-approved Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or equivalent (preferred)
• CPR and First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain)
• 2+ years' experience

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchise-owned location. All inquiries about employment at this franchise owned location should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Celebree School Corporate.