Lead Teacher

Job overview

The Lead Teacher role is onsite in Flemington, NJ, with full-time morning or afternoon shifts. Compensation is $18–$21 per hour, based on experience. The Goddard School of Flemington serves local families through its early childhood education program. The teacher leads classroom learning and supports children’s social, emotional, physical, and academic development. The role also guides assistant teachers, communicates with parents, documents developmental progress, and maintains compliance with New Jersey licensing, health, and safety standards.

What you'll do

• Plan and implement age-appropriate lessons
• create a safe, structured classroom
• support children’s development
• communicate with parents
• oversee assistant teachers and support staff
• document developmental progress
• ensure compliance with licensing, health, and safety standards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead teacher

early childhood education

classroom leadership

child development

flemington nj

the goddard school

$18–$21 per hour

morning shift

afternoon shift

no nights or weekends

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off and holidays
• retirement benefits
• paid professional development and CDA credential program
• career growth opportunities
• childcare discount and reimbursement.

Why this role

No nights, weekends, or holiday shifts; paid professional development and CDA credential program.

About the employer

The Goddard School of Flemington, NJ is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.