Job detail
Lead Teacher- PA
Children of America
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/23/2026
Location
Forest Park, Pennsylvania
Salary
$21 - $25 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The lead teacher is responsible for executing daily lesson plans and maintaining a safe, structured, and positive learning environment for children. They must also communicate effectively with parents and staff while documenting child progress using provided technology.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a minimum of an associate degree in early childhood education and possess at least two years of experience in a licensed childcare setting. Additionally, they are required to have cpr and first aid certification and meet all state licensing requirements.
associate degreeCommunicationAdaptabilityEmpathyOrganizational skillsDecision-makingRelationship buildingTechnology utilizationLesson planningSafety managementClassroom managementEarly childhood educationInstructional leadership
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid vacation
- Medical insurance
- Paid holidays
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Paid sick time
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Educational assistance
- Accident insurance
- Recognition programs
- Employee referral bonuses
- Internal career advancement opportunities
- T.E.A.C.H. scholarship partnerships
- 50% employee childcare discount