Benefits:- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Are you passionate about early childhood education? Do you love helping little learners grow in a nurturing and fun environment? Are you a dedicated and creative preschool teacher who believes in learning through exploration and play?
Come join the NDNCC Family!
Welcome to Newark Day Nursery and Children's Center! We are a nonprofit childcare center dedicated to providing the highest quality early childhood and school-age services to educate, enrich and inspire children and youth from culturally and economically diverse families.
We are looking for a full-time Lead Preschool Teacher to care for and educate our pre-kindergarteners. This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to make a difference in one of the most formative and developmental stages in a child's life. As a preschool teacher, you will be tasked with creating a nurturing environment that encourages curiosity, promotes creativity, and respects the individuality of each child.
As a NDNCC staff member, we provide 100% FREE medical coverage, a warm and friendly work environment, competitive pay, and other generous benefits including retirement match, two weeks' paid vacation, five personal/floating holidays, sick time, and ten paid holidays.
As a Preschool Teacher, you will:
- Create engaging, hands-on and age-appropriate lesson plans
- Build strong relationships with children, families, and co-teachers
- Implement age-appropriate activities that foster cognitive and emotional growth
- Maintain a safe, organized, and positive classroom environment
- Develop social skills through structured play and interaction.
- Observe and document children's developmental milestones.
- Collaborate with other teachers and staff to create a cohesive educational program
- Communicate with parents and caregivers about their child's progress.
We are looking for candidates who possess the following skills and qualifications:
- Minimum of 1-2 years' experience in a pre-school or daycare setting
- Previous experience working with children ages 3-5
- Familiarity with child development theories and practices
- Must be First Aid & CPR certified, or willing to obtain certification within 30 days of hire.
- Minimum of Assistant Teacher Certification through DEEDS preferred
- TECE Certified preferred
We are committed to providing our teaching staff with continuous professional development opportunities and a supportive community that values collaboration and growth. Join us in making a lasting impact on the lives of young children and become a cherished part of our educational family. If you’re energetic, playful, and think you'd be a great fit, we’d love to meet you!
Full job description available upon request.