Preschool Teacher - Head Start - Abbott Program

Company: The Children's Home Society Of New Jersey
Location: Trenton
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Overview: Teachers, we are hiring! The Children's Home Society of New Jersey's Head Start Program has immediate openings for teachers. Preschool Teacher – Candidate must hold a NJ P-3 Standard Certificate or N-8 Or have a CE or CEAS NJ P-3 and are In Process of Obtaining NJ P3 Standard Certificate NJ P3 Certified Teachers Pay: Salaries are competitive and offers of employment are based on the local school district's Salary Scale that includes an evaluation of education and work experience. Minimum Salary: $63,866.40/10 month Annual - $44.076 per hour Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexibility Spending Account, Life and LTD Insurances, 403(b) plans PTO: Vacation, Sick, Personal, Wellness, Paid Holidays and School Closures Candidates in the process of obtaining a NJ P-3 are encouraged to apply; we are hiring Head Start Teachers who will transition to an Abbott/Head Start Teacher once the Certificate of Eligibility is obtained. This is a great opportunity to make a difference, if you have experience teaching pre-school children, preferably in Head Start/Early Head Start classrooms, with a minimum of three years’ experience working with preschool aged children and families. Our vision is that all children have secure, caring families, good health, and function well cognitively, emotionally and behaviorally. CHSofNJ’s Head Start program actively encourages parent participation – in the classroom, at Head Start/Early Head Start events, and in administering the program. Teachers provide activities that parents can do at home with their children to support the curriculum and the child’s learning. We recognize parents as their child’s first and best teacher, and we are committed to partnering with parents to help their children and families achieve their full potential! Head Start children participate in engaging, interactive lessons and activities designed to reinforce key skills and developmental abilities. Our research-based curriculum is designed to help young children develop in six key areas: cognitive, social-emotional, physical, language, literacy, and mathematics. These six areas together, enhanced by our comprehensive services and individualized support, build the strong foundation for learning that enables children to thrive in kindergarten and beyond. Responsibilities: The Classroom Teacher has the major responsibility for all classroom operations including, lesson planning, carry out activities, maintaining the classroom environment, supervising children, parent/teacher conferences, and supervision of classroom volunteers and teacher assistants. Working in a team setting with the staff, the teacher will design and implement plans that determine the individual needs of each child and expose children to meaningful experiences. If you love providing high quality early childhood education and comprehensive services to 3–5-year-olds, we invite you to apply and join our team of professionals! Qualifications: Educational Requirements : Preschool Teacher – Candidate must hold a NJ P-3 Standard Certificate or N-8 Or have a CE or CEAS NJ P-3 and are In Process of Obtaining NJ P3 Standard Certificate This is a brief description only of the position. Anyone interested may request a full job description from the human resource department. The Children’s Home Society is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Monday to Friday - 8:30AM - 4:30PM 35 Hours per week - 10 Months

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