Benefits:

401(k)

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Lead Preschool Teacher – $19–$24/hr | Full-Time | No Weekends

The Goddard School of Flemington, NJ Pay: $19.00–$24.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday

Build Your Career in Early Childhood Education

The Goddard School of Flemington is hiring a dedicated and experienced Lead Teacher to join our growing team.

For more than 25 years, our school has served families in Flemington and the surrounding Hunterdon County community. We're looking for an educator who takes pride in creating an engaging classroom, building meaningful relationships with children and families, and helping young learners grow through purposeful play and exploration.

We believe great classrooms start with great teachers—and we want our teachers to have the support, stability and opportunities they need to succeed.

No nights. No weekends. Consistent weekday hours.

What You'll Do

As a Lead Teacher, you'll take ownership of your classroom while working closely with our school leadership team and fellow educators.

Your responsibilities will include:

Plan and implement engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences

Create a warm, organized, nurturing and safe classroom environment

Support children's social-emotional, cognitive, language and physical development

Encourage learning through play, exploration and discovery

Build positive relationships with children and families

Maintain regular and professional communication with parents

Observe and document children's developmental progress

Guide and collaborate with Assistant Teachers and classroom support staff

Maintain consistent classroom routines and expectations

Follow New Jersey childcare licensing, health and safety requirements

Participate in professional development and ongoing training

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is dependable, professional and genuinely enjoys working with young children.

Ideal candidates will have:

Previous experience in a preschool, childcare center or early childhood education environment

Approximately 1–2+ years of relevant classroom experience preferred

Strong classroom management and organizational skills

Ability to confidently lead a classroom

Excellent communication skills with families and coworkers

A collaborative, dependable and positive approach

Commitment to maintaining a safe and nurturing learning environment

CDA, Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, or a related field is preferred.

CPR/First Aid certification is preferred. Training may be available if certification is not current.

Why Join The Goddard School of Flemington?

We want talented teachers to build careers with us—not simply fill classroom shifts.

What We Offer

Competitive pay: $19.00–$24.00 per hour

Full-time, stable weekday schedule

Monday–Friday — no nights or weekends

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Retirement benefits

Paid professional development

CDA credential support/program

Career advancement and leadership opportunities

Childcare discount and reimbursement benefits

Supportive school leadership

Established school community serving local families for more than 25 years

Ready for Your Next Step?

If you're an experienced Lead Teacher—or an early childhood educator ready to take the next step into a classroom leadership role—we'd like to meet you.

We're especially interested in educators looking for a stable, long-term position who take pride in their classroom and want to grow professionally.

Apply today to start a conversation with our leadership team.

Learn More About Our School

The Goddard School of Flemington 4 Minneakoning Road Flemington, NJ 08822 (908) 237-2050

Website: https://www.goddardschool.com/schools/nj/flemington/flemington

Compensation: $19.00–$24.00 per hour

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