Lead Teacher

Job overview

The Lead Teacher role is onsite in Englewood, NJ, with a salary range of $45,500–$50,000 per year depending on degree level. The teacher supports Bergen Family Center’s early learning program and reports to the Director of Early Learning.

What you'll do

• Lead classroom instruction using The Creative Curriculum
• plan and deliver developmentally appropriate learning experiences
• maintain a safe and inclusive classroom
• differentiate instruction using observations and assessment data
• document children’s progress
• guide and train Teacher Assistants
• communicate with families
• collaborate with specialists and leadership
• and maintain licensing and program compliance.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead teacher

englewood nj

bergen family center

early childhood education

classroom leadership

the creative curriculum

child development

family engagement

teacher assistant supervision

monday–friday

$45,500–$50,000/year

health dental vision

retirement plan

paid time off

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision
• retirement plan
• paid time off, vacation, and sick time
• professional development and continuing education.

Why this role

The schedule is full-time, typically Monday–Friday during program hours of 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., with occasional early morning or evening events. An associate degree in early childhood education or a Child Development Associate credential is required; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.

About the employer

Bergen Family Center is hiring for this role. Industry: Child Care Services. Sector: 62.