Lead Teacher - 3 year old classroom
Experienced preschool teacher ready to lead your own classroom?
Chambliss Center for Children’s Red Bank Center is looking for a caring, energetic teacher with hands-on classroom experience to lead our 3-year-old classroom. Chambliss Center for Children is a non-profit that is been supporting children and families for more than 150 years. Join an organization that makes a real difference in families’ lives every day.
Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm
What You Get
- Pay that rewards your experience: $12–$17/hour, based on your education and experience. A CDA credential or degree in early childhood puts you higher in the range.
- Benefits: Paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, free 24/7 telehealth, Health Reimbursement Account contributions, a retirement plan with employer match, discounted childcare.
- Supportive team: Work with people who care about kids and each other.
What You’ll Do
- Create a safe, nurturing, engaging classroom for 3-year-olds.
- Plan and lead activities that support social, emotional, physical, and early learning development.
- Supervise children actively and follow all safety and licensing requirements.
- Build consistent daily routines with smooth transitions.
- Use positive guidance to support behavior, independence, and social skills.
- Keep the classroom clean, organized, and welcoming, including daily cleaning and sanitizing.
- Partner with families, co-teachers, and center leadership.
What You Need
- At least 2–3 years of classroom experience with preschool-age children (ages 2–5)
- At least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED
- Patience, flexibility, and compassion for young children
- Able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and sit on the floor often, and occasionally lift up to 40 pounds
Preferred: ECE technical certificate, associate’s degree, or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or a related field.
Chambliss Center for Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, experience, and business needs.