Preschool Teacher (2025-2026 School Year)

Preschool Teacher (2025-2026 School Year) 

The Chesterfield Township School District, a high-achieving PK-6 district located in northwestern Burlington County, is seeking a dynamic and motivated General Education Preschool Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. 

Requirements & Qualifications

• NJ Teacher Certification for Preschool through Grade 3 (P-3 Endorsement)

• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of effective early childhood teaching methods

• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment with strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Knowledge of behavioral theory and/or experience with Behavior Management Systems

• Criminal history background check

• Proof of US citizenship or legal resident status

Responsibilities

• Report to building Principal and/or Supervisor of Early Childhood Education

• Provide high-quality early childhood instruction to preschool students in a full-day, inclusive preschool setting.  Experience with HighScope preschool curriculum preferred

• Serve as instructional leader among classroom staff, including Preschool Classroom Aide and Preschool Relief Aide.

• Develop lesson plans and organize appropriate instructional materials.

• Set specific objectives for weekly lesson preparation and effectively carry out all objectives.

• Establish and maintain standards of classroom management and student behavior needed to achieve learning targets.

• Maintain records of each student's educational progress for reporting purposes. Experience with HighScope COR preferred.

• Consult with Early Childhood team, including Preschool Instructional Coach, Preschool Intervention and Referral Team, Social Worker/Community Parent Involvement Specialist, and Child Study Team (CST).

• Communicate with parents through conferences and other means to inform them about the school program and to discuss student progress.

• Maintain professional competence and continuous improvement through in-service education and other professional growth activities.

• Participate in school-level planning, faculty meetings/committees, and other school system groups.

• Make effective use of community resources to enhance the instructional program.

Interested candidates - please send cover letter, resume, copy of certification, copy of college transcripts, and two letters of recommendation to employment@chesterfieldschool.com. c/o Dr. Melissa Carlton, Supervisor of Special Services & Early Childhood Education. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.