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Benefits:
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
Location: The Learning Experience - River Vale, NJ
Pay: $18.00-$19.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $18.00-$19.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
Job Type: Full-Time
About the Opportunity
Do you love helping preschoolers build confidence, develop friendships, and discover something new every day?
The Learning Experience - River Vale is hiring an experienced Preschool Teacher to join our early childhood education team!
We're looking for a caring, creative educator who understands how young children learn and enjoys creating engaging classroom experiences. You'll help preschoolers develop early literacy, math, communication, and social-emotional skills while preparing them for their next big milestones.
What You'll Do
Inspire Learning & Development
- Plan and implement engaging, age-appropriate preschool activities
- Teach The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum through hands-on learning and play
- Support early literacy, math, language, and kindergarten readiness skills
- Encourage independence, creativity, problem-solving, and positive peer relationships
Lead Your Classroom
- Maintain consistent classroom routines and positive behavior guidance
- Observe and document children's developmental progress
- Create a safe, organized, and welcoming learning environment
- Support children's daily needs and classroom transitions
Build Strong Relationships
- Communicate regularly with families about their child's day and development
- Collaborate with fellow teachers and center leadership
- Support family engagement and center activities
- Build positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers
Maintain Quality & Safety
- Follow New Jersey childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements
- Maintain active supervision and required classroom ratios
- Ensure classroom practices meet curriculum and quality standards
- Participate in required training and professional development
Qualifications
- Previous professional experience working in a childcare, daycare, or preschool setting required
- Child Development Associate (CDA) credential preferred, but not required
- High school diploma or GED required
- Strong understanding of early childhood development and developmentally appropriate practices
- Experience supporting classroom routines and positive behavior guidance
- Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills
- Patient, nurturing, dependable, and enthusiastic about early childhood education
- Must meet applicable New Jersey childcare licensing, background screening, and regulatory requirements
What We Offer
- $18.00-$19.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
- Full-time employment
- Health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees
- Paid time off
- 401(k) with available company match
- Employee childcare discount
- Paid training and professional development
- Career advancement opportunities
- Supportive teaching team and collaborative work environment
Apply Today
If you're an experienced childcare professional who loves helping preschoolers learn, grow, and build confidence, we'd love to meet you!
Join The Learning Experience - River Vale and help create a classroom where children love to learn and teachers love to teach.
The Learning Experience is an equal opportunity employer.
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