Preschool Teachers - Special Education

Education Jobs NJ; Hamilton (NJ); On-site; USD 68,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

NJ Pension Plan

Job summary

Education Jobs NJ is seeking a Special Education/Early Childhood teacher for a preschool setting in New Jersey. The role requires NJ instructional certificates and eligibility for Teacher of the Handicapped or Students with Disabilities, plus Early Childhood Education PreK-3 certification.

Salary ranges from $67,958 to $99,181 with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, prescription, paid time off, and enrollment in the NJ Pension Program for the 2026-2027 school

Qualifications

• New Jersey Instructional Certificate required.
• Teacher of the Handicapped or Students with Disabilities Certification required.
• Early Childhood Education PreK-3 Certification required.

Skills

Teacher certification requirements

Preschool early childhood

Education

NJ Instructional Certificate

Teacher of the Handicapped/SD Certification

Early Childhood Education PreK-3 Certification

Job description

Position Type

SPECIAL EDUCATION/Early Childhood

Date Posted

9/23/2026

Location

Pre-School

Closing Date

10/14/2026

Self Contained Classroom - Preschool disabled

Requirements

New Jersey Instructional Certificate

• Teacher of the Handicapped or Students with Disabilities Certification
• Early Childhood Education PreK - 3 Certification

Effective

2026- 2027 School Year

Salary

• As per salary guide based on experience and earned degree level
• Minimum $67,958 - maximum $99,181

Benefits

In addition to the base salary, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package: including medical/vision, prescription and dental insurance, and paid time off. Will be entered into the appropriate NJ Pension Program

AA/EEO

*In accordance with S-414/A-3188 (http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S0500/414_R2.HTM), school districts, charter schools, nonpublic schools, and contracted service providers ("employers") are required to review the last twenty years of employment history of prospective employees to ascertain allegations of child abuse or sexual misconduct. It explicitly prohibits such employers from hiring a person serving in a position which involves regular contact with students unless the employer conducts a review of the employment history of the applicant by contacting former and current employers and requesting information regarding child abuse and sexual misconduct allegations.

*Appointed candidates are required to become a NJ resident within one year of starting the position as per P.L. 2011, c. 70. New Jersey First Act (https://www.nj.gov/labor/research-info/njfirst.shtml)