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Preschool Teacher

Location
South Orange, NJ
Work type
Full Time
Posted
2026-07-24

Job description

Responsibilities

Plan and implement age-appropriate lessons and activities that support children’s social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development.
Create a warm, welcoming, and inclusive classroom environment.
Foster positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
Observe and document children’s progress and communicate regularly with families.
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom.
Follow all licensing regulations and school policies.
Collaborate with fellow teachers and participate in staff meetings and professional development opportunities.
Qualifications

Familiarity with Jewish traditions, holidays, customs, and basic prayers.
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field is preferred.
Previous experience working with preschool-aged children.
Strong communication and classroom management skills.
CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
Ability to pass all required background checks.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is:

Patient, kind, and nurturing.
Creative and enthusiastic.
Dependable and organized.
A strong team player with a positive attitude.
Committed to providing high-quality early childhood education.

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