Pre K Teacher

Celebree School of Branchburg – Somerville • Somerville, NJ

190d

About The Position

As a Pre K Teacher at Celebree School™, you'll be at the heart of the action, creating a nurturing and stimulating learning environment that sparks curiosity and ignites young minds. Your mission? To ensure that Celebree's mission, vision, and values shine through in every activity, while providing preschool children with educational experiences that are as fun as they are enriching. As a Preschool Teacher, you'll also have the opportunity to help classroom Aides on their growth journey to become a Celebree Teacher.

Requirements

• Must meet the requirements to be a lead teacher as approved by the governing State agency.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the behavioral and developmental stages of children and knowledge of childcare licensing requirements.
• Ability to manage a classroom, including strong organizational, communication (verbal and written), and problem-solving skills.
• High School Diploma or GED (required).
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field (preferred).
• State-approved Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or equivalent (preferred).
• CPR and First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain).
• 2+ years' experience.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.
• State-approved Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement creative and developmentally appropriate lesson plans and activities that foster learning, curiosity, and exploration among preschool-aged children.
• Create a warm, welcoming, and inclusive classroom atmosphere where preschoolers feel safe, valued, and encouraged to express themselves and learn through play.
• Integrate language-rich activities, storytelling, and early literacy experiences into daily routines to help preschoolers develop communication skills, vocabulary, and a love of reading.
• Ensure the cleanliness, organization, and safety of the classroom environment, including materials, equipment, and play areas, to support optimal learning and exploration.
• Establish open and ongoing communication with parents, sharing insights, updates, and progress on their child's development.

Benefits

• Free Uniform Items
• Team Building Initiative
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Child Care Discounts
• Paid Holidays
• Free Continuing Education Units
• Career Development
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

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