PreK-3 Certified teacher Applecore Learning - 3.3 Maplewood, NJ Job Details Full-time $64,058 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Emotional support for children CPR Certification Student emotional support In-person customer service Bachelor's degree in early childhood education Education Bachelor's degree First Aid Certification Safe environment creation Emotional safety support Providing care for clients Student safety monitoring Early Childhood Education Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods) Full Job Description Join Our Preschool Team - Where Passion Meets Balance! Are you a dedicated early childhood educator seeking a nurturing, respectful, and balanced work environment? Whether you're just beginning your teaching journey or you're a seasoned educator ready for a refreshing change . We invite you to join our preschool family!

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

Work-Life Balance:

We understand that your life outside the classroom matters. Enjoy a predictable schedule, supportive leadership, and a culture that values your personal well-being.

Supportive & Respectful Environment:

Join a team where your voice is heard, your contributions are valued, and you're treated with genuine respect — by coworkers, administrators, and families alike.

Team-Oriented Culture:

You're never alone here. Collaborate with passionate, like-minded educators who support each other and work together to create the best learning experience for children. Ideal for

All Experience Levels:

New Teachers :

Get the guidance and mentorship you need in a calm, encouraging setting.

Experienced Teachers :

Rediscover the joy of teaching in a lower-stress, child-centered environment. A Calmer Way to

Teach:

If you're seeking a break from high-pressure settings and looking for a place where joy, connection, and creativity are at the heart of each day. Apply Today and become part of a warm, collaborative team where teaching is meaningful, balanced, and truly rewarding. Job description A Lead Preschool Teacher must:  Bachelor's degree in early childhood education and must be Certified Pk-3.  Submit to various background checks  Be CPR, First Aid or obtain certification upon hire  Complete a Tuberculosis test and physical and provide a physician's documentation of both  Be mentally and physically capable of caring for a large group of children  Possess a strong work ethic, be punctual, and have minimal absences  Have an awareness of the unique needs of young children and have appropriate expectations of their abilities  Be able to kneel, bend, squat, lift, push, pull, and carry children up to 70lbs  Be available for full time employment  Have dependable transportation

REQUIRED EXPECTATIONS

 Ensure the safety and well-being of each child by responding to their emotional, social, and physical needs as well as their educational needs  Utilize developmentally appropriate practice and best practice methods at all times  Be a positive role model for all care giving staff and children  Be customer service orientated and professional  Provide excellent customer service according to the standards of Aplecore Learning policies  Tools of the Mind curriculum experience preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Including, but not limited to, the following:  Engage children in activities and play that stimulates their development  Assist children with activities of daily life (restroom use, diapering, hand washing)  Appropriately supervise children while keeping them safe at all times  Approach parents daily and speak with them about their child(ren)  Establish a professional level of rapport with each family in order to provide quality care and friendly service  Creating and maintaining an environment that is clean, organized, and safe for all children  Supervise teacher aides in the classroom and ensure they are following program policy and customer service expectations  Train any teacher aides in the classroom and direct them as to what duties need to be carried out throughout the day  Plan daily activities that are developmentally appropriate for young children  Conduct child assessments and facilitate parent-teacher conferences  Attend and engage in occasional parent participation events and other events that may be on nights and/or weekends  Prepare monthly parent newsletters and weekly lesson plans according to policy  Be responsible for daily sheets and the daily activities pertaining to eating, sleeping, and diaper changing  Maintain a professional self-image and project the values of the organization at all times Candidate MUST be a certified teacher, (Pk-3 certificate)

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

Based on experience and qualification

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$64,058.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person