Lead Teacher- NJ

Children of America • Sicklerville, NJ

13h

About The Position

Children of America (COA), a nationally accredited preschool with more than 65 locations across 18 states, is seeking a Lead Teacher in New Jersey. The position works alongside a team of educators in a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and passion for early childhood education. COA programs serve children from 6 weeks to 12 years old across Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Pre-K, Before & After Care, and Summer Camp programs.

The Lead Teacher interacts daily with children, parents, management, and teaching staff to support a collaborative, positive learning environment. The role leads classroom instruction using COA's Mind and Body Matters curriculum and carries out lesson plans while helping provide a safe, structured, and positive classroom. The teacher communicates professionally with families and colleagues, documents and delivers child progress reports using technology, and provides age-appropriate expectations and empathetic support to children and parents.

COA emphasizes accountability, collaboration, a growth mindset, integrity, and consistency. Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and submission of required state documents. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

Requirements

• CDA or an associate degree in Early Childhood Education.
• At least 2 years of experience in a licensed childcare setting.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Meet all state licensing requirements.
• Strong organizational and decision-making skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and staff.
• Flexible and adaptable in challenging situations.
• Commitment to professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily lesson plans.
• Assist in creating a safe, structured, and positive learning environment.
• Communicate professionally with parents, children, and team members.
• Use technology to document and deliver child progress reports.
• Show empathy toward children's emotions and parents' needs.
• Present age-appropriate expectations for children.
• Bring creativity, passion, and engagement to the work.
• Lead classroom instruction using COA's Mind and Body Matters curriculum.

Benefits

• Internal career advancement opportunities.
• 50% employee childcare discount.
• Educational assistance and T.E.A.C.H. scholarship partnerships.
• Employee referral bonuses and recognition programs.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, accident, and disability benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• May be eligible for performance-based incentives or other benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree