Job detail
Twos Lead Teacher
Canterbury Academy
FULL_TIME
Posted 3/30/2026
Location
Overland Park, Kansas
Salary
$17 - $22 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The lead teacher will be responsible for creating a safe, engaging, and nurturing classroom environment while implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum alongside the teaching team. Key duties include observing children's progress, communicating with families, promoting positive social behaviors, 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. Preferred qualifications include a cda or degree in early childhood education and prior experience as a lead teacher, along with strong classroom management skills.
high schoolassociate degreeprofessional certificateTeamworkFamily CommunicationCurriculum ImplementationClassroom ManagementChild DevelopmentObservation SkillsNurturing Environment CreationClassroom EngagementSocial Behavior PromotionDaily Schedule Planning
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