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
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Competitive pay: $19.00–$24.00 per hour
- Full-time, stable weekday schedule
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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
Compensation: $19.00–$24.00 per hour
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