Preschool Teacher

Clinton Hill Community & Early Childhood Center, Inc.; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Professional development

Coaching

Job summary

Clinton Hill Community & Early Childhood Center, Inc. in Newark is seeking an enthusiastic Preschool Teacher to lead a welcoming, developmentally appropriate classroom where children feel safe, valued, curious, and excited to learn.

You will blend purposeful instruction with play, strong relationships, and individualized support to help every child make meaningful progress. Collaboration with families and staff is essential for ongoing growth.

Qualifications

• Degree from accredited college or university.
• Knowledge of early childhood development and developmentally appropriate teaching practices.
• Ability to create an engaging classroom with high safety and instructional standards.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Create inclusive, welcoming classroom environments that foster learning and confidence.
• Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate experiences aligned with curriculum and standards.
• Use small groups and centers to strengthen children's skills.
• Observe development and tailor instruction accordingly.
• Maintain a safe, organized classroom and supervise actively.
• Partner with assistants, coaches, and leadership to support quality.
• Build relationships with families and keep them connected to learning.
• Participate in coaching, professional development, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Documentation

Observation

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree

NJ Preschool-3 Certification or eligible

Job description

About Clinton Hill Community & Early Childhood Center, Inc.

Clinton Hill Community & Early Childhood Center, Inc. is a nonprofit early childhood education organization dedicated to preparing children for lifelong success through exceptional educational experiences, strong family partnerships, and a culture of continuous improvement.

We serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children through a variety of high-quality early childhood programs designed to foster academic achievement, social-emotional development, and school readiness.

Our team is united by a commitment to professionalism, accountability, collaboration, and excellence. We believe that every child deserves educators who are knowledgeable, compassionate, and committed to creating safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environments where children can thrive.

At Clinton Hill, we invest in our employees through professional development, coaching, and opportunities for growth while maintaining high expectations for performance and ethical conduct. We seek individuals who embrace continuous learning, demonstrate initiative, communicate with professionalism, and are passionate about making a lasting impact on children, families, and our community.

About the role

At Clinton Hill, preschool teachers do more than prepare children for kindergarten—they help shape how children see themselves as learners.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, reflective, and nurturing Preschool Teacher to lead a high-quality classroom where children feel safe, valued, curious, and excited to learn. You will combine purposeful instruction with play, exploration, strong relationships, and individualized support to help every child make meaningful progress.

What you'll do

• Create a welcoming, inclusive classroom where children can learn, explore, and build confidence.
• Plan and deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences aligned with the approved curriculum and preschool standards.
• Use small groups, learning centers, read-alouds, conversations, and hands-on activities to strengthen children’s skills.
• Observe and document children’s development and use assessment information to individualize instruction.
• Maintain active supervision and a safe, organized, instructionally rich classroom.
• Use positive guidance and approved support strategies to promote children’s social-emotional development and successful participation.
• Partner with Teacher Assistants, instructional coaches, specialists, and site leadership to support classroom quality.
• Build respectful relationships with families and keep them connected to their child’s learning and progress.
• Participate in coaching, professional development, collaborative planning, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• New Jersey Preschool through Grade 3 Certificate of Eligibility, Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing, Limited Certificate of Eligibility, or Standard Certificate—or eligibility to obtain an accepted credential.
• Knowledge of early childhood development and developmentally appropriate teaching practices.
• Ability to create an engaging classroom while maintaining strong instructional, behavioral, and safety expectations.
• Strong communication, collaboration, organization, and documentation skills.
• Successful completion of all required background checks, health clearances, and program training.

Experience with Creative Curriculum, Teaching Strategies GOLD, inclusive education, or preschool classrooms is valued.

Why Join Clinton Hill

At Clinton Hill, teachers are trusted as instructional professionals and supported in becoming even stronger educators. You will join a team committed to meaningful learning, responsive relationships, reflective practice, and the belief that every child deserves an extraordinary beginning.

• Eligible employees may receive health insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off, professional development, coaching, and opportunities for continued growth.

Clinton Hill Community & Early Childhood Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds who share our commitment to children, families, and the Newark community.