Lead Teacher- NJ

Children of America • Turnersville, NJ

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About The Position

The Lead Teacher works at Children of America, a nationally accredited preschool with more than 65 locations across 18 states. The role supports a collaborative, positive learning environment and interacts daily with children, parents, management, and teaching staff. Children of America serves children from 6 weeks to 12 years through programs including Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Pre-K, Before & After Care, and Summer Camp.

The Lead Teacher carries out daily lesson plans, helps create a safe and structured classroom, communicates with families and colleagues, documents and delivers child progress reports using technology, and leads instruction using COA's Mind and Body Matters curriculum. The role calls for empathy, age-appropriate expectations, creativity, passion, and engagement.

Requirements

• CDA or associate degree in Early Childhood Education.
• At least 1 year 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.
• Be creative, passionate, and engaged in 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.
• 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