Preschool Teacher

Preschool Teacher JobID: 3475 Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/Preschool TeacherDate Posted: 9/11/2026Location: Swift-Slaybaugh ComplexDate Available: 11/01/2026 Closing Date: 09/22/2026 Additional Information: Show/HideJob Title: Preschool Teacher Reports To: Building Principal/Director of Early Childhood Education Job Purpose: To provide instructional services to preschool students.Qualifications-Required:NJDOE P-3 or N-8 CertificationKnowledge of New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSLS)Knowledge of New Jersey Preschool Classroom Teaching GuidelineExcellent classroom managementExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to speak English clearly and accuratelyAbility to create and implement lesson plans that demonstrate differentiated instructionAbility to collaborate and cooperate with Master Teacher, CST, PIRT team and Related Service providersAbility to implement and follow students' IEPsAbility to engage and motivate studentsAbility to engage and educate students with disabilitiesAbility to appropriately involve paraprofessionals in the delivery of instruction and classroom rulesAbility to communicate effectively with parents/guardians of studentsAbility to pass the Pre-employment PhysicalAbility to pass the required Criminal History ReviewAbility to pass the Sexual Misconduct Child Abuse Disclosure Qualifications-Desired:NJDOE Teacher of Students with Disabilities CertificationFamiliarity with Charlotte Danielson Framework for TeachingTraining in the Creative Curriculum and TS GoldKnowledge of ECERS-3Comprehensive understanding of early childhood development Duties/Responsibilities:Creates and follows daily lesson plans that detail differentiated teaching strategiesImplements best practices and strategies in classroom instructionImplements teaching strategies that engage and motivate studentsWorks with the CST members to ensure the appropriate student services are being provided to special needs studentsCreates and maintains a classroom environment that is safe and conducive for teaching and learningCreates and modifies student assessments as neededCommunicates with parents/guardiansEstablishes and enforces rules and procedures for appropriate behavior during classroomPrepares materials and classrooms for class activitiesTeaches personal development skills such as goal setting, independence, and self-advocacyGuides and counsels students with adjustment and/or academic problems, or special academic interestsObserves and evaluates students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical healthInstructs students in daily living skills required for independent maintenance and self-sufficiency, such as hygiene, safety, and food preparationUses computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement instruction Working Conditions:School BuildingClassroomSalary range of $60,141 (BA, Step 1) to $104,512 (DOC, Step 13)Medical and Dental BenefitsPhysical Requirements: (The physical requirements are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)Ability to maintain a positive attitude throughout the school dayAbility to reach above and below the waistAbility to use fingers to pick, feel, and grasp objectsAbility to use both hands for repetitive motionAbility to lift at least 50 lbsAbility to service/support one student or small group of students for the length of a school dayAbility to restrain students when necessaryAbility to bend at the waistAbility to lift and/or carry smaller students when necessaryAbility to stand for long periods of timeAbility to bend knees, stoop, and/or squat to address studentsVisual and auditory acuityDirect Reports:N/AApplication Procedure:Apply OnlineSelection Procedure:InterviewEgg Harbor Township Board of Education is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer