Pre-School Teacher

Raritan Bay Area YMCA Perth Amboy NJ; Perth Amboy (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

YMCA Membership

PTO

Childcare benefits

Medical coverage including life and LTD insurance

8% employer contribution to retirement fund

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Perth Amboy is seeking a dedicated Preschool Teacher to join their team. The role involves creating a safe and nurturing environment for preschool-aged children, implementing lesson plans, and fostering relationships with families. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a salary range between $50,000 and $54,000, a $500 sign-on bonus, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with appropriate NJ certification.
• Experience in teaching Pre-K children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create a nurturing classroom environment.
• Lead age-appropriate lesson plans.
• Supervise and engage preschool-aged children.

Skills

Classroom management

Curriculum planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education or related field with NJ P-3, CE, or CEAS certification

Job description

Preschool Teacher – $500 Sign-On Bonus!

The Raritan Bay Area YMCA is seeking a caring and dedicated Preschool Teacher with a NJ P-3, CE, or CEAS certification. Join our team in Perth Amboy, five miles from New York City, serving a community of 6,000+ members through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility programs.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Preschool Director, the Preschool Teacher creates a safe, nurturing learning environment that supports the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of preschool-aged children. Using age‑appropriate curriculum and activities aligned with our YMCA values of Honesty, Caring, Responsibility, Respect, and Faith, the Preschool Teacher fosters positive relationships, promotes inclusion, and collaborates with a Teacher Assistant and team members to ensure a high‑quality early childhood program.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead age‑appropriate lesson plans and activities.
• Create a safe, nurturing classroom environment.
• Supervise and engage children, ages 3–5.
• Build strong relationships with children, families, and team members.
• Track and communicate children’s progress.
• Promote inclusion and model YMCA core values.

Benefits & Compensation

• Salary: $50,000–$54,000 annually (10‑month academic year)
• $500 sign‑on bonus
• YMCA Membership, PTO, childcare benefits
• Medical coverage including life and LTD insurance
• Generous 8% employer contribution to retirement fund (when eligible)
• Ongoing training and career development

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education (or related field) with NJ P-3, CE, or CEAS certification.
• Experience teaching Pre‑K children, preferably in a daycare or early childhood setting.

The Raritan Bay Area YMCA is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin.