Job detail
Lead Teacher
Children of America
FULL_TIME
Posted 3/7/2026
Location
Turnersville, New Jersey
Salary
$18 - $21 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
Lead teachers are responsible for planning lessons and executing the developmentally appropriate curriculum while ensuring a safe and structured learning environment for preschool children aged 6 weeks to 12 years. Responsibilities also include planning daily lessons supporting growth and communicating professionally with parents and staff.
Requirements summary
Candidates should ideally possess an associate's degree or a minimum of a cda, along with at least one year of experience in licensed childcare. Essential requirements include flexibility, strong organizational skills, commitment to professional development, effective decision-Making, and current first aid/Cpr training.
associate degreeprofessional certificateTeamworkCommunicationRelationship BuildingOrganizationEmpathyCreativityCurriculum ImplementationDecision MakingProfessional DevelopmentLesson PlanningWriting SkillsTechnology UsePassionCurriculum ExecutionFirst Aid/CPR Trained
Benefits
- Paid Holidays
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Accident
- 401(k)
- Paid Vacation
- Disability
- Life
- Recognition Programs
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Internal Career Advancement Opportunities
- Discount On Employee Childcare
- Educational Assistance/Reimbursement
- T.E.A.C.H Scholarship Partnerships