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Lead Preschool Teacher

Spring Education Group·Moorestown, New Jersey

$18 - $20/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 1 day ago
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About the role

Design and deliver engaging, play-based lessons that promote early literacy and critical thinking for preschool children. Build positive relationships with families and collaborate with school leaders to maintain an inclusive classroom environment.

Spring Education Group’s Early Childhood Education Division includes nearly 150 schools offering services from infant care through Pre-K/K programs, as well as summer camp and after-school programs.

Our locations span a nationwide geographic footprint and a diverse array of pedagogical approaches — including our proprietary Links to Learning curriculum that draws from the collective expertise of renowned early-age educators such as Dewey, Piaget and Vygotsky; Montessori schools that embrace both accredited Montessori methods – AMI (Association Montessori Internationale) and AMS (American Montessori Society); and progressive language immersion programs in Mandarin and Spanish.

Chesterbrook Academy is seeking a creative and passionate Preschool Teacher to join our team of dedicated educators!

Our preschool program provides a balance of learning and play, helping children build the academic and social skills that prepare them for Pre-K and beyond.

As a Preschool Teacher, you’ll inspire curiosity, nurture confidence, and create meaningful learning experiences that make every day exciting and purposeful for young learners.

What You’ll Do: Design and deliver engaging lessons that promote exploration, early literacy, and critical thinking.

Encourage independence and collaboration through hands-on, play-based learning.

Build strong, positive relationships with children and their families.

Partner with fellow teachers and school leaders to create a warm, inclusive classroom environment.

Support the school community through teamwork, creativity, and a shared passion for excellence.

Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years old and meet state licensing requirements. CDA or degree in Early Childhood Education preferred. Previous experience in a licensed childcare center. Strong communication skills, reliability, and a nurturing, enthusiastic personality. Authorization to work in the United States Why Join Chesterbrook Academy Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. Ongoing professional development and growth opportunities. Supportive, collaborative culture focused on teacher success. A rewarding opportunity to shape children’s first school experiences in a learning environment. If you’re ready to inspire young minds, build lasting connections, and grow your career in early childhood education, apply today and help us continue developing the best schools and educators in America! To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.

Requirements

Candidates must be at least 18 years old, meet state licensing requirements, and have authorization to work in the US. A CDA or degree in Early Childhood Education and previous experience in a licensed childcare center are preferred.

  • professional certificate
  • bachelor degree
  • Communication Skills
  • Relationship Building
  • Critical Thinking
  • Classroom Management
  • Child Development
  • Lesson Planning
  • Play-Based Learning
  • Early Literacy

Benefits

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Professional Development
  • Growth Opportunities
  • Comprehensive Benefits

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$18 - $20/hr
Location
Moorestown, New Jersey
Posted
Jul 16, 2026
Application
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Spring Education Group

Spring Education Group is a national network of independent schools serving students from preschool through 12th grade. We believe that students can achieve more than they imagine. Each Spring school offers a carefully designed program led by expert educators who cultivate...

Salary listed on 191 jobs
IndustryEducation Administration Programs
TypePrivately Held
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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Montessori preschool roles in New Jersey

New Jersey preschool openings often favor candidates with Montessori training and classroom experience with ages 3–6, especially in group settings. This role is competitive because it combines lead-teacher responsibility with a sponsored path to certification, plus standard benefits like health, dental, vision, paid holidays, and PTO. Before applying, confirm your bachelor’s degree and early childhood credits align, and note that the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting to save research time.

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