Full-Time and Part-Time Preschool Teachers and Assistant Teachers

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

The Early Childhood Department at the JCC MetroWest in West Orange, NJ is searching for Full-Time and Part-Time Lead Teachers and Assistant Teachers beginning in the Fall for the 2023-2024 year. 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 staff enjoy generous benefits including health, dental, vision, PTO, a retirement savings plan, discounts at the school, free gym membership, and professional development.

Minimum Qualifications:

The ideal candidates will understand developmental milestones, be nurturing, patient, reliable and joyful. Must have the ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, and co-workers. Relevant experience required.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree preferred.
• Salaries are commensurate with credentials.
• Employees of the JCC MetroWest Early Childhood Center are required to be vaccinated against Covid-19.

Qualified candidates should email your cover letter and resume to the attention of Business and Operations Coordinator Sarah Donsky, [email protected].

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.

Agency Information:
JCC MetroWest has been at the center of our community for 142 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.