Kiddie Academy of Harrisburg, PA
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Create a safe and engaging preschool classroom where children ages 3-5 learn through play and structured activities. Implement the Life Essentials curriculum to build early literacy, math, and social-emotional skills while maintaining licensing standards.
Requires a high school diploma or GED, with a CDA or degree in Early Childhood Education preferred. Candidates must be able to obtain PA clearances and possess the physical ability to supervise children and lift up to 40 lbs.
Kiddie Academy of Harrisburg, PA
Child Care Teacher — Preschool Classroom: Ages 3–5 Years | Full-Time | In-Person | Harrisburg, PA
Competitive Pay | Monday-Friday | No Weekends | Paid Clearances | Keystone STARS 3 Facility
Preschool is where curiosity becomes confidence. It is where children learn to ask questions, build friendships, solve problems, use their words, and get ready for the next big step in school and life. If you are creative, dependable, warm, and passionate about helping preschoolers grow, Kiddie Academy of Harrisburg would love to meet you.
As a Preschool Teacher, you will create a safe, engaging, structured classroom where children ages 3 to 5 can learn through play, hands-on activities, conversation, routines, and positive guidance. You will help children build early literacy, math, social-emotional, problem-solving, independence, and classroom-readiness skills using our Life Essentials curriculum. As a Keystone STARS 3 facility, we value quality early learning, strong family communication, and continuous improvement.
What We Offer: ✓ Competitive pay based on experience, education, and classroom leadership ability
✓ Monday-Friday schedule with no weekends
✓ Paid clearances
✓ Health, dental, and vision insurance
✓ Generous PTO and wellness days
✓ Telehealth benefits
✓ Childcare employee discount
✓ CDA credential support and paid professional development
✓ Supplemental insurance options
✓ Supportive leadership and promote-from-within culture
✓ Keystone STARS 3 quality environment
✓ Meaningful work helping children prepare for kindergarten
The Kiddie Academy Educational Child Care system has been preparing young minds for future success since 1981. With more than 350 independently owned academies across the United States, Kiddie Academy provides quality early childhood education and child care for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. Our Life Essentials curriculum is built on activity-based, hands-on learning designed to nurture the whole child — socially, emotionally, cognitively, and physically.
At Kiddie Academy of Harrisburg, every teacher matters. Your classroom helps children build the confidence, independence, friendships, and foundational skills they will carry into kindergarten and beyond.
Ready to make a difference every day?
harrisburg-pa@kiddieacademy.net
kiddieacademy.com/academies/harrisburg-pa/join/
Kiddie Academy of Harrisburg is an independently owned and operated franchise and an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Market context
In Pennsylvania, classroom teacher openings often draw candidates with early-childhood or childcare experience, especially when child development knowledge and classroom routines are part of the role. These positions can be competitive because employers look for strong organization, communication, time management, and current First Aid/CPR certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm the original posting for any credential or schedule details before applying.
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