Preschool Teacher

About the Role

Little Wonders of Lopatcong is seeking a passionate and energetic preschool teacher to join our team. Share your love of indoor and outdoor learning and help create a future generation with an appreciation of the natural world. You'll bring creativity and enthusiasm to a collaborative environment, working closely with families to make a difference in children's lives every day. If you enjoy spending time outdoors, embrace messy play, and believe fun is essential to early development, this role is for you.

About Little Wonders

For nearly 15 years, Little Wonders has provided quality care for families in Lopatcong and Phillipsburg. Our program features a Grow NJ Kids quality rating, a state-approved curriculum, small class sizes, and beautiful natural outdoor play spaces where play and learning go hand in hand.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.
• Lead by example, modeling and coaching teaching teams to foster success.
• Plan and facilitate individual and group activities that encourage social, cognitive, and emotional growth.
• Maintain frequent communication with parents through discussions, progress reports, conferences, and approved platforms.
• Ensure compliance with all center policies and state regulations.
• Maintain a clean, healthy, and safe classroom environment, including hygiene, safety, and security standards.
• Supervise teacher assistants and students to ensure adherence to planned activities and standards.
• Maintain accurate records, forms, and files.
• Develop and follow a personal professional development plan for continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of professional child care experience.
• Minimum CDA (Child Development Associate) credential or higher.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including basic computer proficiency.
• High energy and ability to work collaboratively with staff, children, and parents to foster a team environment.
• Strong understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Must clear a full background check and pass a health screening.
• Physical ability to walk indoors and outdoors, use hands and fingers, handle objects, talk, and hear at various volumes. May require kneeling, bending, squatting, crawling, lifting, and performing basic indoor/outdoor housekeeping tasks.

Nice to Haves

• Experience working with children ages 6 weeks to 5 years.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or a minimum of 30 ECE credit hours.
• Appreciation and respect for nature and the environment.
• Availability for opening or closing shifts.

Benefits

• Paid leave.
• Sick leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Child care discount.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Supportive on-site owner/director.
• Hands-on learning, training, and mentoring.
• State-approved early childhood education curriculum (The Creative Curriculum).
• Quality Grow NJ Kids-rated childcare program.
• Community partnerships with local and state organizations, including NORWESCAP, United Way, NAEYC, and ACNJ.

About Us

Little Wonders Childcare & Learning Center is a Grow NJ Kids-rated center in scenic Warren County, New Jersey. Our certified and experienced teachers provide a quality program for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years, following a state-approved curriculum aligned with New Jersey Birth to Three Early Learning Standards and the New Jersey Department of Education’s Preschool Teaching and Learning Standards. We offer opportunities for growth and exploration across multiple domains of learning and development.