{"id":15884,"date":"2026-04-29T18:00:57","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T18:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/job\/lead-preschool-teacher\/"},"modified":"2026-04-29T18:00:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T18:00:57","slug":"lead-preschool-teacher","status":"publish","type":"ch_job","link":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/job\/lead-preschool-teacher\/","title":{"rendered":"Lead Preschool Teacher"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Position Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Har Shalom Preschool is seeking a caring, organized, and collaborative Lead Preschool Teacher to lead a classroom of young learners. This role includes curriculum planning, classroom management, family communication, and mentoring assistant teachers while maintaining a nurturing, developmentally appropriate environment.<\/p>\n<p>Our program is Montessori-inspired and incorporates elements of Reggio Emilia, emergent curriculum, and play-based learning to support each child\u2019s growth. The Lead Teacher is expected to uphold school values, Colorado licensing requirements, Universal Pre-K standards, and the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct.<\/p>\n<p>The ideal candidate will implement an inspiring, dynamic instructional curriculum with each child in mind, build strong relationships with children and families, and cultivate a positive, cohesive classroom and staff environment.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Curriculum &amp; Planning<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Develop and implement a dynamic, developmentally appropriate curriculum tailored to individual children.<\/li>\n<li>Prepare bi-weekly lesson plans including activities, books, and developmental goals.<\/li>\n<li>Provide one Montessori-style lesson weekly.<\/li>\n<li>Send home intentional art projects.<\/li>\n<li>Rotate materials to reflect classroom themes.<\/li>\n<li>Meet monthly with the Director to review plans and progress.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Classroom Environment<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Maintain a clean, safe, and engaging classroom environment.<\/li>\n<li>Prepare materials and thoughtfully display children\u2019s work.<\/li>\n<li>Support children\u2019s physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development.<\/li>\n<li>Maintain a clean, organized work environment at all times.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Child Development &amp; 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