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Lead Preschool Teacher

The Sapling School·Fair Lawn, New Jersey

$17 - $19/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 19 days ago
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About the role

The Lead Preschool Teacher is responsible for creating a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment while implementing age-appropriate lesson plans. They must also observe student progress, manage classroom behavior, and collaborate with families and staff to support child development.

The Sapling School is seeking a dedicated and passionate Lead Preschool Teacher to join our team in Fair Lawn, NJ. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating a nurturing, safe, and stimulating learning environment for our preschool students. This role requires working hours from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, ensuring the daily activities promote the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of each child.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities that support preschool learning goals.
  • Create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive classroom environment.
  • Observe and assess student progress, providing feedback and support to families and staff.
  • Manage classroom behavior with positive guidance techniques.
  • Collaborate with parents, staff, and administration to optimize student experience and learning outcomes.
  • Maintain daily records and reports as required by the school and licensing agencies.
  • Participate in professional development and team meetings.

Requirements

  • Previous experience working with preschool-aged children, ideally in a lead teaching role.
  • Strong knowledge of early childhood education principles and developmentally appropriate practices.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work the full shift from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
  • Relevant certifications and/or degrees in Early Childhood Education or related fields are preferred.
  • CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).

Benefits

  • Hourly wage of $17.00 - $19.00.
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
  • Paid holidays and time off.

About the company

The Sapling School is a nurturing early childhood education center located in Fair Lawn, NJ. We are committed to fostering creativity, curiosity, and confidence in each child through a play-based, developmentally appropriate curriculum. Our passionate staff strives to create a warm and inclusive community where children and their families feel valued and supported.

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Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$17 - $19/hr
Location
Fair Lawn, New Jersey
Posted
Aug 4, 2026
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The Sapling School is hiring in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. This opening is listed as full_time.

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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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