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Preschool Teacher

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

$18 - $19/hr

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Teacher

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

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Classroom Floater

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

Smart Start Academy is dedicated to bringing the best environment for learning and creativity to each student. Our full-day programs have a curriculum that works to meet every learning style in a way ...

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Classroom Assistant

Hoboken, NJ · On-site

$16.50 - $16.75/hr

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Classroom Floater

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

$16 - $16.50/hr

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Automotive 12V Technician

Houston, TX · On-site

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Infographic showing various Smart Start job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 60% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 22% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $102,500 per year, or $49.3 per hour.

Preschool Teacher

smart start academy

Jersey City, NJ • On-site

$18 - $19/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

Benefits:
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discounts
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance

Company Overview 
Smart Start Academy is dedicated to bringing the best environment for learning and creativity to each student. Our full-day programs have a curriculum that works to meet every learning style in a way that nurtures every aspect of a child- the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social.
Job Summary
At Smart Start Academy, our Head Teachers are responsible for supervising all lead teachers and subordinates in the classroom from top-down. From setting curriculum to delegating to assistants, your role will be to ensure that lesson plans, activities, and child care progress smoothly, effectively, and to a high standard.
Lead teachers who specialize in the following age ranges:
Infant (1 to 14 months), Waddler (14 to 18 Months), Toddler (1.5 to 2 Years), Preschool (2 to 3 Years), and PreK
Responsibilities:
  • Individual management of the students
  • Daily report- Has a full communication with parents
  • Preparing lesson plans
  • Classroom management
  • Training of new hires within classroom
  • Help with cleaning/up keep of their classroom 
  • Stimulates emotional, intellectual, and social growth of students by developing and directing educational programs and activities tailored to assigned class; supervising preschool
  • Develops and nurtures children by planning and implementing educational programs; providing day-care; keeping children safe.
Qualifications and Skills:
  • Bachelor's Degree or CDA (Child Development Associate Certification) Required; 
  • Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education Preferred
  • Experience in a preschool or daycare environment is a must
  • Must be a strong, communicative team player
  • Leadership and management skills required 
Benefits and Perks:
  • Paid vacation policy 
  • Paid bonus days
  • Flexible Schedules
  • 401k
  • Competitive compensation package with generous benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development classes
  • Opportunity for growth with the fastest growing preschool in Hudson County

* Depending on education and experience *
Smart Start Academy aims to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting equal opportunities regardless of religious belief, age, color, race, creed, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, political affiliation, ethnic origin, family status or any disability you may have (subject to the exceptions contained in the Human rights Act 1993).