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Building Blocks Academy of Garfield

Preschool Teacher

Pay: $35,360/yr

Posted: 06/19/2026

Location: Garfield, NJ (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 day ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 10/5/2026

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What they do

A Preschool or Childcare Teacher works with young children, usually ages 3 - 5, to help them learn the social, motor and language skills needed to be ready for kindergarten and elementary school. Organizes activities and uses play or games to help children learn; develops schedules and routines for children that include exercise and rest. Works in a school or in a childcare center or program.

$40,759 / year median in New Jersey

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

Preschool Teacher Building Blocks Academy of Garfield Garfield, NJ Job Details Part-time $17 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Behavior management Some college CPR Certification Team leadership Classroom organization for children Safe environment creation Cleaning Classroom Teaching Student engagement classroom management

Child Development Associate Certification Full Job Description Lead Teacher:

Teacher will create lesson plans based upon curriculum and themes, create projects and activities that are developmentally appropriate for age group. Responsibilities also include interacting with parents, writing weekly reports, diapering, cleaning, reading, preparing lesson plans, activities, and projects based on weekly themes, and fostering a fun, safe environment for staff and children. Must be able to work independently and as a team. Must be able to lead classroom and encourage a comfortable and safe environment for children. Must show leadership abilities. Must be able to multitask, stay organized, and follow all state and COVID guidelines. Experience required, college credits, CDA/equivalent preferred for teacher positions.

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL ARE ESSENTIAL TO THIS POSITION.

Hours may vary but will likely be ~9-4 M-F. Must be flexible. Extra hours are possible in the future, and long term position available for the right person.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$17.00 per hour Application Question(s): Can you give an example of a well thought out activity/lesson you would create for your class?

Experience:

childcare: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

CPR Certification (Preferred) Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person