Child Care Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits :

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Child Care Teacher The Learning Experience River Vale

Location : River Vale, NJ

Pay : $17 per hour

Schedule : Full-Time, MondayFriday

About The Learning Experience

The Learning Experience River Vale is seeking a nurturing and enthusiastic Child Care Teacher to support our preschool classrooms. Our center offers a warm, engaging, and developmentally enriching environment where young children learn through hands-on activities, guided play, and early foundational skills.

If you enjoy working with toddlers and preschoolers in a structured, supportive childcare setting, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to grow within early childhood education.

Key Responsibilities

• Create a safe, child-centered environment that encourages learning and exploration.
• Support daily routines including circle time, art, literacy activities, and sensory play.
• Promote social-emotional development and help children build positive peer relationships.
• Communicate with families about each childs day, progress, and classroom experiences.
• Maintain an organized, developmentally appropriate classroom that meets licensing standards.
• Ensure full compliance with New Jersey childcare regulations and center policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in a daycare, preschool, childcare, or early childhood setting preferred.
• CDA or Early Childhood Education coursework is a plus, but not required.
• Understanding of developmentally appropriate practices (DAP).
• CPR / First Aid certification preferred or willingness to obtain.
• Reliable, patient, and passionate about teaching young children.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate : $17 / hr
• Paid training and professional development
• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• 401K plan
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Employee childcare discount
• Opportunities for long-term career growth

Apply today to join The Learning Experience River Vale , where teachers help children learn, grow, and thrive every day.