Preschool Teacher

Job overview

The Preschool Teacher role is onsite in Newark, DE. Compensation is $17–$21 per hour. Newark Day Nursery and Children’s Center is a nonprofit childcare center serving culturally and economically diverse families and providing early childhood and school-age services. The teacher creates a nurturing classroom that supports curiosity, creativity, and children’s development. The role plans age-appropriate lessons, builds relationships with children and families, documents developmental milestones, and collaborates with staff to deliver a cohesive educational program.

What you'll do

• Create hands-on, age-appropriate lesson plans
• build relationships with children, families, and co-teachers
• implement activities that foster cognitive and emotional growth
• maintain a safe, organized classroom
• develop social skills through play
• observe and document developmental milestones
• collaborate with staff
• communicate children’s progress to parents and caregivers.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

preschool teacher

lead teacher

early childhood education

pre-kindergarten

lesson planning

child development

classroom safety

full-time

newark de

newark day nursery and children's center

$17–$21/hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Dental, health, and vision insurance
• paid time off
• free medical coverage
• retirement match
• two weeks’ paid vacation
• five personal/floating holidays
• sick time
• ten paid holidays
• and professional development.

Why this role

Full-time lead preschool teacher role; First Aid and CPR certification is required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

About the employer

Newark Day Nursery and Children's Center is hiring for this role. Industry: Child Care Services. Sector: 62.