Job detail
Preschool Lead Teacher
Canterbury Academy
FULL_TIME
Posted 3/17/2026
Location
Kansas City, Kansas
Salary
$17 - $22 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The lead teacher will be responsible for creating a safe, engaging, and nurturing classroom environment while implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum with the teaching team. This role also involves observing children's progress, communicating with families, and planning a balanced daily schedule.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and be at least 18 years old, meeting all state requirements for lead preschool teachers. A cda or degree in early childhood education or a related field is required, along with prior experience as a preschool lead teacher.
high schoolassociate degreeprofessional certificateFamily CommunicationCurriculum ImplementationClassroom ManagementChild DevelopmentChildcareEarly Childhood EducationDaycareDaily SchedulingSocial Behavior Promotion
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Retirement plans
- Paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Vision options
- 401(k) with employer match
- Pet insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- Childcare tuition discount
- Paid CDA
- On demand pay with UKG Wallet
- Paid time off that increases with seniority
- Educational and professional development