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P-3: Certified Preschool Teacher

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Forrest Valley Day Care Center, Inc.

Trenton, NJ (In Person)

$57,000 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 2 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/12/2026

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P-3: Certified Preschool Teacher Forrest Valley Day Care Center, Inc. Trenton, NJ Job Details Full-time From $57,000 a year 11 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Professional development assistance Life insurance Qualifications CPR Certification Multilingual Employee relationship building Education First Aid Certification Working with students Community relationship building Teaching experience with young children Bachelor of Arts Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods) Full Job Description Job description Forrest Valley Daycare Center, Inc. is a nonprofit, family-owned organization that has been proudly serving children and families for over 40 years. We're a small, tight-knit team, and we truly believe our center is only as strong as the people who show up every day with care, creativity, and heart. Supporting one another and building genuine relationships among our staff is a top priority—because when our team feels valued, everyone thrives. With just four classrooms, we're able to create a warm, personal environment where meaningful connections flourish. We take great pride in forming lasting relationships with our students and their families, and we focus on more than academics alone. Our approach is centered on the whole child, blending learning with positive experiences, creativity, and emotional growth in a supportive setting. We are currently seeking an outgoing, creative, and dedicated seasoned Lead Preschool Teacher to join our Department of Education preschool program (formerly known as Abbott). If you're looking for more than just a job—and want to be part of a professional community that feels like family—we would love to hear from you. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) : Use of the Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies Gold Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students Establish a classroom environment that aligns with Creative Curriculum and ECERS Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, studies, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students and families Comfortable using technology for online student assessment, communication, research, teaching, etc. Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials Establish and maintain cooperative and strong relationships with parents, students, staff and community stakeholders Communicate effectively using the English language ( bilingual/multilingual is a plus ) Greet children and families pleasantly and appropriately, ensuring a smooth transition into the classroom, a positive home-school connection and a family partnership Encourage parents to become involved in workshops, trainings and school activities Maintain compliance with policies and procedures Attend staff and parent meetings Conduct parent teacher conferences CPR and first aid certification maintained and renewed as needed Show professional and enthusiasm for teaching Identify and report child abuse/neglect
Qualifications Educational Requirements:
B.A Degree or at least 120 college credits in Early Childhood Education or equivalency NJ P-3 Certification (Required)
Experience Requirements:
Professional experience of working with children ages 3•5 yr old
Preferred:
Bilingual/multilingual with fluency Employment will be contingent upon satisfactory receipt of: CHRI (Criminal History Record•fingerprint) CARI (Child Abuse Record•background check) Will need to have: Current state approved CPR and first aid Current health physical Current TB test by the Mantoux method
Salary:
Commensurate with education and experience
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $57,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance
License/Certification:
NJ P-3 Certification (Required) Ability to
Commute:
Trenton, NJ 08610 (Required)
Work Location:
In person