Lead Teacher (Inf/Tod/PreK)

Lead teacher (Full-Time)

💰 $14–$21/Hour (Based on experience, education, and responsibilities)

We are seeking a full-time Lead Teacher (Infants, Toddlers, or Pre-K) to guide and support children as they prepare for Kindergarten. This role is ideal for an educator who enjoys creating engaging learning experiences, values play-based learning, and wants a stable, consistent schedule in a supportive early childhood environment.

Most positions follow a typical daytime schedule within our center hours of 5

30am–5:30pm.

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• 🌱 about our program
• Serving children 6 weeks–11 years
• Reggio-inspired & play-based philosophy
• Focus on early literacy, social-emotional development, and curiosity-driven learning (Pre-K)
• Focus on nurturing relationships, curiosity, and development (Inf/Tod)
• Collaborative team environment with supportive leadership

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🎨 key responsibilities

As a Lead Teacher, you will

• Plan and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities
• Create engaging lesson plans that support early literacy, math, and social-emotional skills
• Maintain a safe, structured, and nurturing classroom
• Observe, assess, and document children’s growth and development
• Communicate regularly with families and build strong partnerships
• Maintain required classroom records (attendance, lesson plans, daily reports)
• Support Step Up To Quality standards and licensing requirements
• Collaborate with team members to ensure consistent program quality

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🎓 qualifications

Required

• At least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Willingness to complete required trainings (CPR, First Aid, AED, Child Abuse Prevention)

Preferred (not required)

• Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
• Previous experience in a childcare or early childhood setting
• Familiarity with early learning standards and Kindergarten readiness (Pre-K) or experience working with infants and/or toddlers
• Strong organizational and communication skills

👉 We value experience, but we are also open to training the right candidate who is dependable, passionate, and eager to grow.

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• 💪 physical requirements
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 20 lbs
• Ability to actively supervise children throughout the day (Reasonable accommodations available.)

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• 🎁 benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Childcare Discount
• Tuition Assistance
• 401(k)
• Professional Development Opportunities