Pre-School Teacher
RARITAN BAY AREA YMCA·Perth Amboy, New Jersey
RARITAN BAY AREA YMCA·Perth Amboy, New Jersey
The Preschool Teacher creates a safe, nurturing learning environment while leading age-appropriate lesson plans for children ages 3-5. They are responsible for tracking student progress and fostering positive relationships with families and team members.
Preschool Teacher – $500 Sign-On Bonus!
The Raritan Bay Area YMCA is seeking a caring and dedicated Preschool Teacher with a NJ P-3, CE, or CEAS certification. Join our team in Perth Amboy, five miles from New York City, serving a community of 6,000+ members through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility programs.
Under the direction of the Preschool Director, the Preschool Teacher creates a safe, nurturing learning environment that supports the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of preschool-aged children. Using age-appropriate curriculum and activities aligned with our YMCA values of Honesty, Caring, Responsibility, Respect, and Faith, the Preschool Teacher fosters positive relationships, promotes inclusion, and collaborates with a Teacher Assistant and team members to ensure a high-quality early childhood program.
Essential Responsibilities Lead age-appropriate lesson plans and activities.
Create a safe, nurturing classroom environment.
Supervise and engage children, ages 3–5.
Build strong relationships with children, families, and team members.
Track and communicate children’s progress.
Promote inclusion and model YMCA core values.
Benefits & Compensation Salary: $50,000–$54,000 annually (10-month academic year) $500 sign-on bonus YMCA Membership, PTO, Childcare Benefits Medical coverage including Life and LTD insurance Generous 8% employer contribution Retirement Fund (when eligible) Ongoing Training and Career Development The Raritan Bay Area YMCA is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin
Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education (or related field) with NJ P-3, CE, or CEAS certification. Experience teaching Pre-K children, preferably in a daycare or early childhood setting.
Market context
In New Jersey, preschool teacher openings are typically driven by district and center staffing needs, and candidates with a bachelor’s degree plus NJ P-3, CE, or CEAS certification are often the most competitive. This role includes medical insurance, paid time off, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and career development, and the requirements and benefits shown here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. Before applying, confirm your certification status and tailor your experience to early childhood classroom routines and family communication.
