Certified Lead Preschool Teacher P3 CE or CEAS

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discounts

The Peace Rose Montessori School seeks a highly motivated, dedicated, and certified Preschool Head Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for early childhood education, a commitment to creating a nurturing and stimulating classroom environment, and experience working with young children. This role requires a P-3 certification (CE/CEAS) in New Jersey and the ability to lead a dynamic classroom that fosters learning, growth, and development in preschool‑aged children.

This position is for the  school year.

• Develop and implement age‑appropriate lesson plans based on New Jersey State Standards for Early Childhood Education.
• Foster an inclusive, supportive, and engaging learning environment that meets the needs of all students.
• Provide individualized support to children based on their developmental needs.
• Manage the classroom to ensure a safe, positive, and respectful atmosphere.
• Collaborate with parents and guardians to communicate student progress and development.
• Assess and monitor student growth using appropriate developmental milestones and academic assessments.
• Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on early childhood best practices and state guidelines.
• Work closely with teaching assistants and other staff members to ensure a cohesive and collaborative learning environment.
• Ensure that all school policies and state regulations are followed.

• A valid New Jersey CE/CEAS, P‑3 certification.
• A bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• Experience working with preschool‑age children, ideally in a lead teacher role.
• Strong understanding of child development and best practices in early childhood education.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• A passion for early childhood education and a commitment to the success of all students.
• Individuals following the alternate route will be considered as well.
• Experience with the Tools of the Mind curriculum is a plus.

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Paid time off (vacation, sick days, holidays).
• Professional development opportunities.
• Retirement plan options.