Lead and Assistant Teachers

Join our Infant Teaching Team! Grow your career using our progressive approach with children in a beautiful early childhood center.

The Early Childhood Department at the JCC Metro West in West Orange, NJ is opening a new infant room in May 2026 and is seeking a Full-Time Lead Infant Teacher and a Full-Time Assistant Infant Teacher to join our team in advance of the new room’s opening. We have an impressive facility, supportive community, and a teamwork-oriented staff. This position is an opportunity to grow as an early childhood professional through on-going professional development and with supportive leadership.

We take seriously your professionalism and expertise in child development and child-centered best practices.

Full-time employees enjoy generous benefits including health, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings plan, discounts at the school, free gym membership and professional development.

• Planning and maintaining a consistent routine and classroom management.
• Collaborating with other teachers or assistant teachers in the room as well as with colleagues in other infant rooms, within a cooperative and growth-oriented atmosphere.

The ideal candidate will understand developmental milestones, be nurturing, patient, reliable and joyful. Knowledge of Reggio-Emilia and a constructivist approach is a plus. Must have the ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, and co-workers.

• Child Development Associate Certification or College Degree in a related field (e.g., Education, Psychology, Child Development, etc.) required
• Relevant Experience Required

• Child Development Associate Certification Preferred
• Relevant Experience Preferred

Salaries are commensurate with credentials; range is $19 – $22 per hour for Lead Infant Teachers and $18 – $21 per hour for Assistant Infant Teachers.

Qualified candidates should email a cover letter and resume to the attention of Associate Director Allisyn Adelsohn at aadelsohn.

All applicants for employment shall be considered without regard to race, religion, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.

JCC Metro West has been at the center of our community for 149 years, bringing people together while providing educational, social, cultural and fitness programs. Here at the J, we take every precaution to keep our community safe and healthy, as well as warm, inclusive, and welcoming.