Part-Time PreK / Kindergarten / 1st Grade English Teacher
Do you have a passion for early childhood education and inspiring young learners?
Springfield Genius Academy is looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated Part-Time English Teacher to join our growing team! If you love working with young children and believe in creating a positive, engaging, and nurturing classroom environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Our ideal candidate is creative, patient, and passionate about helping children build confidence and a lifelong love of learning through hands-on, play-based instruction.
Position Details
- Position: Part-Time English Teacher
- Age Group: 4–7 years old (PreK, Kindergarten & 1st Grade)
- Location: Springfield Genius Academy, Springfield, NJ
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 4–6 hours per day (between 9:00 AM–3:30 PM). Additional hours may be available as needed.
Responsibilities
- Plan and teach engaging English language arts lessons that promote early literacy, reading, writing, speaking, and language development.
- Create a fun, hands-on, and developmentally appropriate learning environment.
- Lead and manage a classroom of PreK, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade students.
- Guide and support assistant teachers throughout daily routines and classroom activities.
- Foster children's curiosity, creativity, independence, and confidence.
- Create, assign, and assess student work to monitor progress and support individual learning goals.
- Maintain a safe, clean, caring, and inclusive classroom.
- Build positive relationships and communicate effectively with families regarding student progress.
- Collaborate with fellow teachers and staff to create a supportive and enriching educational experience.
- Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and required annual training.
We're Looking For Someone Who Is:
- Passionate about early childhood education.
- Warm, patient, nurturing, and energetic.
- A strong team player with excellent communication skills.
- Organized, dependable, and professional.
- Creative and flexible in meeting the diverse needs of young learners.
- A confident classroom leader with strong classroom management skills.
- Committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming learning environment for every child.
Essential Skills
- Strong understanding of child development and early learning milestones.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to design engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude.
- Ability to inspire children through encouragement, creativity, and meaningful learning experiences.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Education or a related field OR a Preschool/PreK Level or New Jersey P-3 Teaching Certification.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a preschool, childcare, or elementary education setting, preferably as a Lead Teacher.
- Infant/Child CPR and First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain certification upon hire).
- Must be available Monday–Friday for 4–6 hours per day with flexibility to work additional hours when needed.
- Must complete all required annual professional development and training.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
