Pre‑School Teacher (State‑Mandated) – Paterson, NJ

About the role

Join Catholic Family and Community Services in Paterson, NJ as a State‑Mandated Pre‑School Teacher. You will work in a supportive, inclusive environment that serves a diverse community of children, families, and partners.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and deliver daily instruction using Creative Curriculum’s The System.
• Document each child’s social/emotional, physical, language/literacy, mathematical, and cognitive development.
• Supervise classroom safety and well‑being at all times.
• Maintain compliance with licensing, district, and agency requirements.
• Collaborate with mentors, families, and community resource providers to support each child’s growth.

Required profile

• Valid Teacher of Preschool through Grade 3 Standard Certificate, CE or CEAS.
• Familiarity with ECERS, NAEYC, and Creative Curriculum (preferred).
• Strong oral and written English communication skills.
• Bilingual ability in Spanish and/or Arabic (preferred).
• First aid/CPR certification is a plus.
• Energetic, positive attitude toward a dynamic early‑learning setting.

Required skills

What we offer

• Low adult‑to‑child ratios (2 adults for up to 15 children).
• Mentorship programs and professional learning community.
• Inclusive curriculum serving English learners and children with special needs.
• Stable, low‑turnover work environment with opportunities for personal development.