Preschool Special Education Teacher

Long Branch Public Schools; Long Branch (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate Early Childhood Teacher to foster a nurturing and engaging learning environment for young learners. This role involves implementing developmentally appropriate practices, enhancing educational experiences, and collaborating with parents and staff to support children's growth. The ideal candidate will possess a valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate and demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills. Join this forward-thinking organization and make a meaningful impact on the lives of young children as they embark on their educational journey.

Qualifications

• Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate and endorsements required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective early childhood teaching methods.

Responsibilities

• Create a supportive learning environment for young children.
• Implement approved curriculum and adapt to each child's needs.
• Communicate with parents about pupil progress.

Skills

Effective early childhood teaching methods

Strong interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to maintain a positive learning environment

Education

Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate

Teacher of Preschool through Grade 3 Endorsement

Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certification

Job description

• Position Type:
  Early Childhood School Teaching/ Special Education
  
  
• Date Posted:
  5/6/2025
  
  
• Location:
  Early Childhood - To Be Determined
  
  
• Closing Date:
  09/30/2025
  
  

LBSEA 2023- 2026 Contract - Salary Guide pg. 72

TEACHER: 2025-2026

STEP BA BA+30 MA MA+30

1 $60,111 $63,111 $64,111 $65,611

2 $60,611 $63,611 $64,611 $66,111

3 $61,311 $64,311 $65,311 $66,811

4 $62,061 $65,061 $66,061 $67,561

5 $63,061 $66,061 $67,061 $68,561

6 $64,061 $67,061 $68,061 $69,561

7 $65,161 $68,161 $69,161 $70,661

8 $66,461 $69,461 $70,461 $71,961

9 $68,161 $71,161 $72,161 $73,661

10-11 $70,161 $73,161 $74,161 $75,661

11A $72,161 $75,161 $76,161 $77,661

12 $74,361 $77,361 $78,361 $79,861

12A $77,061 $80,061 $81,061 $82,561

13 $79,861 $82,861 $83,861 $85,361

14 $84,261 $87,261 $88,261 $89,761

15 $89,061 $92,061 $93,061 $94,561

16 $93,861 $96,861 $97,861 $99,361

LBSEA 2023- 2026 Contract - Salary Guide pg. 72

TEACHER: 2025-2026

STEP BA BA+30 MA MA+30 1 $60,111 $63,111 $64,111 $65,611 2 $60,611 $63,611 $64,611 $66,111 3 $61,311 $64,311 $65,311 $66,811 4 $62,061 $65,061 $66,061 $67,561 5 $63,061 $66,061 $67,061 $68,561 6 $64,061 $67,061 $68,061 $69,561 7 $65,161 $68,161 $69,161 $70,661 8 $66,461 $69,461 $70,461 $71,961 9 $68,161 $71,161 $72,161 $73,661 10-11 $70,161 $73,161 $74,161 $75,661 11A $72,161 $75,161 $76,161 $77,661 12 $74,361 $77,361 $78,361 $79,861 12A $77,061 $80,061 $81,061 $82,561 13 $79,861 $82,861 $83,861 $85,361 14 $84,261 $87,261 $88,261 $89,761 15 $89,061 $92,061 $93,061 $94,561 16 $93,861 $96,861 $97,861 $99,361

QUALIFICATIONS:

Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate and Teacher of Preschool through Grade 3 Endorsement or Eligibility

Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certification

Demonstrated knowledge of effective early childhood teaching methods and developmentally appropriate classroom activities

Ability to maintain a positive learning environment

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Such other qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable

REPORTS TO:
Principal

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:
To provide an approved early childhood education program and establish a class environment that fosters learning and personal growth; to help pupils develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for continued education; and to maintain good relationships with parents and other staff members. The teacher must be able to move about the classroom while conducting daily lessons.

TERMS OFEMPLOYMENT:
10 month contract

EVALUATION:
Evaluated annually inwriting by the Principal and/or Director of Early Childhood.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Works to enhance the educational experiences of young children through thecreation of a supportive learning environment and the use of developmentally appropriate materials and practices.

Promotes active learning using structured and unstructured activities that foster the social, physical, cognitive, and emotional development of youngpupils.

Implements the approved curriculum and uses appropriate learning activitiesdesigned to foster learning at each child’s developmental level. Works to achieve district educational goals and objectives and state core curriculum Content standards.

Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil. Balances teacher-directed and child-initiated experiences.

Sets specific objectives wherever possible in lesson preparation and weeklylesson plans and carries through presentation to effectively achieve theseobjectives.

Observes children in a variety of settings and evaluates the cognitive, social,Emotional and physical skills of pupils and maintains records of progress toward stated objectives of instruction.

Develops and uses age-appropriate assessment tools and maintains records of pupil’s development and educational progress in class record books and/orapproved forms and summarizes these marks for reporting purposes.

Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and resolving learning problems.

Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a classroom climate conducive to learning.

Budgets class time effectively.

Communicate with parents through conferences and other means to inform them about the school program and to discuss pupil progress.

Assists in facilitating smooth transitions from preschool, kindergarten, and early primary grades programs and from the school day to after-school child care programs.

Maintains professional competence and continuous improvement through inservice education and other professional growth activities.

Participates in school-level planning, faculty meetings/committees and other school system groups.

Makes effective use of community resources to enhance the instructional program.

Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations and board policy.

17. Performs other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor, the Superintendent of Schools or his designee.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION - EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Postings current as of 5/10/2025 1:47:55 PM CST.

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