Collaborative, Supportive, and Energetic Work Environment
Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic, passionate Lead Teacher & Classroom Team Lead to inspire our students and guide our classroom instructional team. In this key role, you will lead daily classroom instruction, mentor teaching assistants, and foster a safe, inclusive, and high-performing learning environment.
The ideal candidate is an empathetic educator, an effective team leader, and a creative problem-solver dedicated to helping every student reach their full potential.
Key Responsibilities
Classroom Leadership & Instruction
Design and deliver engaging, age-appropriate instruction for individual students and small groups.
Maintain a positive, structured classroom culture by establishing and reinforcing effective behavior management strategies.
Ensure full compliance with all classroom health, safety, and sanitation protocols.
Team Guidance & Mentorship
Supervise, guide, and mentor assistant teachers and support staff, ensuring consistent delivery of educational goals.
Model teaching best practices, effective communication, and classroom management techniques.
Coordinate daily classroom schedules, student supervision, and staff duty rotations.
Communication & Administration
Oversee accurate, up-to-date tracking of student progress, attendance, and administrative records.
Act as a primary liaison between teaching staff, school administration, and parents to support student growth.
Collaborate with educational leadership to continuously refine classroom procedures and curriculum delivery.
Qualifications & Experience
Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or a related field preferred (High School Diploma/GED required).
Experience: 2+ years of teaching or instructional assistant experience, with demonstrated informal or formal leadership capabilities.
Pedagogical Knowledge: Deep understanding of child development principles, classroom management, and learning strategies.
Safety & Compliance: Thorough knowledge of school health, safety, and sanitation standards.
Core Competencies: Excellent written and verbal communication, strong organization, and proven conflict-resolution skills.
Requirements: High energy, collaborative spirit, and the ability to pass a background check.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Hoboken, NJ
Job Type
Part-time
Skills
Background Investigationunmatched
Best Practicesunmatched
Child Developmentunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Conflict Resolutionunmatched
Early Childhood Educationunmatched
Educational Administrationunmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Management Strategyunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
People Managementunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Primary Schoolunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Records Managementunmatched
Safety Complianceunmatched
Safety Standardsunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Sanitationunmatched
School Attendanceunmatched
Staff Trainingunmatched
Team Lead/Managerunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
Training/Teaching Curriculumunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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