Preschool Teacher at ECDC; PEA Grant

Position

Preschool Teacher at ECDC (PEA Grant)

ECDC – Early Childhood Development Center

7/17/2026

09/01/2026

10-Month, Full-Time, Tenure-Track. Sick, personal & vacation time. Pension & health benefits. Salary per the HEA/HBOE Agreement.

General Education/ Inclusion classroom. Assumes professional responsibility for providing learning experiences and supervision of assigned students in a supportive and positive classroom climate that develops in each student the skills, attitudes, and knowledge to meet and exceed the New Jersey Student Learning Standards, following the approved curricula and directives of the school. In addition, elementary teachers will strive to meet the highly effective criteria for the preparation of lesson plans, use of data to drive instruction, delivering quality instruction, addressing the needs of diverse learners through differentiation, classroom environment, leadership, and professionalism.

Achieving academic excellence requires that the Elementary Teacher work collaboratively with other members of the school staff and with parents of each child.

• Hold a New Jersey instructional certificate in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:27.1 et seq. and N.J.A.C. Title 6 Chapter 11 with an Early Childhood Education endorsement, Preschool through Grade 3.
• Have experience in teaching and working with children.
• Have integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the content field when holding a content specific teaching responsibility on the elementary level.
• Exhibit a personality that demonstrates enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Demonstrate the ability to use electronic equipment for word processing, data management, information retrieval, visual and audio presentations, and telecommunications.
• Demonstrate aptitude and competence for assigned responsibilities.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status and required criminal background check.
• Provide evidence that health is adequate to fulfill the job functions and responsibilities with reasonable accommodation pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 12101 and in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6:3-4A.4.
• Salary or hourly wage, benefits, and leave time as per the HEA Bargaining Agreement.
• Conditions established by all laws and codes of the State, and all policies, rules, and regulations established by the Board of Education (N.J.S.A. 18A:27-4 et seq.).

• Plan and implement lessons aligned with grade level standards and Creative Curriculum.
• Utilize innovative approaches and instructional strategies.
• Guide learning and maximize student potential.
• Establish clear objectives that reflect the NJ Teaching and Learning standards and Creative Curriculum.
• Apply the school's mission and philosophy.
• Exhibit structured classroom management.
• Willingly seeks to become an integral part of the school's professional learning community.
• Use a variety of instructional methodologies and curriculum resources.
• Differentiate instruction to accommodate all students.
• Exhibit warmth, kindness, and compassion.