Early Childhood Teacher Preschool 3- and 4-year-olds
Village Babies Development Center, LLC
Village Babies Development Center (VBDC) is seeking passionate, dedicated, and highly qualified Preschool Certified Teachers to join our program. The successful candidate will create and maintain a positive, nurturing, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate learning environment that promotes the academic, social-emotional, physical, and language development of children ages 3–4.
Teachers will implement high-quality instruction aligned with the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) Preschool Teaching and Learning Standards while fostering curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning.
Position Responsibilities
- Plan and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate lesson plans aligned with:
- New Jersey Preschool Teaching and Learning Standards
- Creative Curriculum, Tools of the Mind, or other district-approved instructional models
- Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners, including multilingual learners and children with individualized educational needs.
- Create hands-on, play-based learning experiences that promote inquiry, problem-solving, creativity, collaboration, and independence.
- Observe, assess, and document children's progress using Teaching Strategies GOLD.
- Maintain accurate student records, assessment documentation, and progress reports.
- Establish and maintain a positive classroom culture that supports social-emotional learning, self-regulation, and respectful relationships.
- Build strong partnerships with families through conferences, workshops, classroom activities, and ongoing communication.
- Provide families with resources and strategies that support children's learning and development at home.
- Collaborate with administrators, instructional coaches, special service providers, and colleagues to support student success.
- Participate in required professional development, faculty meetings, and school-sponsored events.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a closely related field (Required).
- Valid New Jersey Preschool through Grade 3 (P-3) Instructional Certificate, including one of the following:
- Standard Certificate
- Certificate of Eligibility (CE)
- Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS)
- Thorough knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices.
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience teaching in a Universal Preschool, Head Start, Abbott/SDA district, or public preschool program.
- Experience implementing Creative Curriculum, Tools of the Mind, or comparable preschool curriculum preferred.
- Familiarity with the Teaching Strategies GOLD assessment system is preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational, documentation, and classroom management skills.
- Ability to analyze assessment data and adjust instruction to support individual student growth.
- Proficiency with educational technology and digital assessment platforms.
Compensation
Starting Salary: $66,000 annually
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package
- 401(k)
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Professional Development
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Opportunity to make a lasting impact in a high-quality preschool program
Education
- Bachelor's Degree (Required)
Experience
- Early Childhood Education: Minimum of two (2) years (Required)
License/Certification
- New Jersey Preschool through Grade (P-3) Certificate, Certificate of Eligibility (CE), or Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS) (Required)
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In Person
Join a team that is committed to excellence in early childhood education and dedicated to preparing young learners for lifelong success. We look forward to welcoming educators who are passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families.
Pay: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
