Bilingual Pre-K Teacher
Join the LGW's Child Care and Learning Center, a high-quality early childhood education program committed to providing children with a safe, nurturing, welcoming, and stimulating environment in which they can learn, grow, and thrive. Our school values educational excellence, respect, cultural diversity, teamwork, and the social and emotional well-being of every child. Teachers are supported with modern resources, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment where their contribution to the lives of children and families is truly valued.
We are seeking a dedicated, caring, and passionate Bilingual (Portuguese or Spanish) Pre-K Teacher to join our team at the LGW Child Care and Learning Center, located at 138–140 Pacific Street, Newark, NJ. In this role, you will play an important part in creating meaningful learning experiences while supporting the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of our children.
After submitting this form, please email your résumé in PDF format to bruna@lgw.org and info@lgw.org.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities for preschool-aged children.
- Provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can learn and grow.
- Foster social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development through play-based learning.
- Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes diversity and cultural awareness.
- Collaborate with parents and guardians to support each child's individual needs and development.
- Monitor and assess each child's progress and provide appropriate feedback to parents/guardians.
- Maintain accurate records of attendance, behavior, and developmental milestones.
- Help ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all children in the classroom.
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
- Experience teaching children ages 3–4.
- CDA credential/certificate required.
- Good organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels within a multicultural community.
- Ability to work under the supervision and guidance of the Director and Head Teacher.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working with preschool-aged children preferred.
- Knowledge of child development principles and best practices in early childhood education.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effectively interacting with children, families, and colleagues.
- Ability to create engaging lesson plans that promote learning through play.
- Familiarity with literacy education, physical development, special education, and child-welfare practices.
SKILLS
- Early literacy education.
- Experience working with young children.
- Lesson planning and classroom organization.
- Understanding of child welfare and development.
- Spanish or Portuguese language skills.
- Willingness to learn and use new educational materials, equipment, technology, and teaching approaches to provide high-quality education for our children.
SCHEDULE, COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Schedule: 30 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m., including a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.
Pay Rate: $22–$28 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.
Benefits: 15 paid holidays, paid sick time, paid summer break and vacation, 401(k), meals and snacks, professional development opportunities, and a supportive and fulfilling work environment.
Join a school where quality education, child safety, professional teamwork, and a genuine commitment to children and families are at the heart of everything we do.