Eliada Homes, Inc.
Location
Asheville, North Carolina
The Lead Teacher is responsible for designing and implementing developmentally appropriate lesson plans and ensuring the physical and emotional needs of children are met. They also manage classroom records, maintain safety standards, and provide leadership to the teacher's assistant.
Candidates should ideally have a Bachelor's degree and must have completed Early Childhood Credentials I and II along with additional child development credits. At least one year of experience in a licensed preschool classroom and a valid North Carolina driver's license are required.
Culture Eliada is a non-profit helping children and young adults succeed since 1903. From foster care and residential treatment to housing support and vocational training, we provide youth with the tools they need to thrive. Every role at Eliada—whether direct care, counseling, education, or support services—makes a real difference.
The NC Pre-K Lead teacher assumes primary role in designing and implementing activity plans, record-keeping, care and supervision of children in the classroom, communicating with parents and administrative staff, and delegates appropriate duties and responsibilities to the teacher’s assistant.
Writes and implements daily/weekly lesson plans for children in classroom that are developmentally appropriate for the children in care. Ensures that children’s physical, emotional, and educational needs are met through close visual supervision and observation of group and one-on-one interactions with individual children. Assists the Director in devising service plans for children with special needs. Ensures that necessary classroom records/documents are kept current, organized, and on file. Communicates with administrative staff to ensure that licensing, safety, and sanitation standards are maintained in the classroom. Provides leadership by acting as positive, motivating role model for teacher and teacher’s assistant and creates professional climate for carrying out the daily operations of the classroom.
Bachelor's Degree preferred. Minimum of completion of Early Childhood Credential I and II plus completion of or currently enrolled in 9 additional credit hours in Child Development or related field from a community college or university.
At least one year working in a preschool classroom at a licensed center.
Must possess a valid North Carolina driver’s license and be insurable by Eliada’s insurance carriers. The position requires excellent verbal and writing skills for communicating effectively and professionally with co-workers, parents, and other visitors.
Market context
NC Pre-K Lead Teacher openings in North Carolina are often competitive because programs look for candidates with a bachelor’s degree, Early Childhood Credentials I and II, child development coursework, preschool experience, and a valid North Carolina driver’s license. These roles can be attractive for educators who want a structured early childhood setting with clear qualification standards. On this platform, the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, helping you review the essentials faster. Before applying, confirm your credentials and preschool experience match the posting exactly.
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Salary benchmark
$36,518 avg / yr
Typical range: $29,120–$38,480 based on 300 active listings in North Carolina