Daycare Teacher

Ledgewood

**Benefits:** * Free uniforms * Health insurance * Opportunity for advancement * Paid time off * Training \& development * Vision insurance * 401(k) matching * Competitive salary * Dental insurance * Employee discounts * Flexible schedule **Daycare Teacher** **Location:** The Learning Experience -- Ledgewood, NJ **Pay:** **$17--$18 per hour** **Schedule:** Full-Time, Monday--Friday Daycare Teacher -- Help Children Learn Through Play The Learning Experience -- Ledgewood is looking for a compassionate and enthusiastic **Daycare Teacher** to join our growing team. If you enjoy working with young children and creating a safe, engaging environment where they can learn, explore, and thrive, we'd love to meet you. As a Daycare Teacher, you'll help children develop important social, emotional, language, and cognitive skills through hands-on activities, purposeful play, and meaningful interactions. Every day is an opportunity to make a lasting impact during a child's most important years of development. What You'll Do * Create a warm, welcoming classroom where children feel safe and supported * Plan and lead age-appropriate activities that encourage learning through play * Support children's language, social-emotional, cognitive, and physical development * Supervise daily routines including meals, outdoor play, rest time, and classroom transitions * Build positive relationships with children, families, and fellow educators * Maintain a clean, organized, and engaging classroom environment * Follow all New Jersey licensing regulations and center health and safety standards Qualifications * High School Diploma or GED required * Previous experience in a daycare, childcare center, preschool, or early childhood education setting preferred * Passion for working with young children * Strong communication and teamwork skills * CDA or Early Childhood Education coursework is a plus * CPR and First Aid certification preferred What We Offer * **Competitive pay of $17--$18 per hour** * Monday--Friday schedule with no nights or weekends * Paid training and professional development * Employee childcare discount * Supportive leadership team * Opportunities for career growth within The Learning Experience Apply Today Join The Learning Experience -- Ledgewood and become part of a team that is dedicated to creating joyful learning experiences and helping children build the confidence and skills they need for lifelong success.