Innovation & Exploration STEM Early Learning Center·Abington Township, Pennsylvania
The Lead Teacher is responsible for creating and implementing a comprehensive STEM-based curriculum to support the social, emotional, and intellectual development of students. They will assess individual student performance and communicate effectively with parents and school personnel to ensure developmental milestones are met.
Health insurance Paid time off 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discounts Benefits/Perks Competitive Compensations PTO Career Advancement Opportunities Great Work Environment Medical, Dental, Vison 401K Team Building Events (Phillies & 76ers games, dinners, karaoke, etc) Field Trips in the summer Tuition Assistance Founder teaches work shops for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania & a licensed behavior specialist At Innovation & Exploration STEM Early Learning Center (IE), our mission is to provide a safe, inclusive, nurturing, and loving environment for children as they find and develop their strengths. We want to inspire young children to find the joy of learning through a STEM-based curriculum inside and outside of the classroom. We aim to provide opportunities that will instill confidence, self-worth, and morals in every child (how to be a good person). IE’s main purpose is to also provide an appropriate curriculum to balance a child’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual well-being. We are seeking an energetic and experienced Preschool Teacher to join our team!
You will be leading a class of students through the school year, assessing their current academic level and designing instruction to meet students’ collective and individual needs. You are passionate about learning and helping students reach their potential. With strong creative and problem-solving skills, you love connecting with individual students and creating an engaging classroom environment.
Create and follow a comprehensive curriculum Teach beginning reading and math skills Assist children with developing social and emotional skills Use a range of instructional methods and learning techniques Communicate with parents and other school personnel Assess students’ skills and performance to ensure they are meeting developmental milestones
Bachelor’s degree Associate Degree in Education Strong understanding of child development principles and best practices in education and classroom management Excellent verbal and written communication skills Knowledge of classroom health, safety, and sanitation guidelines and ability to closely adhere to the guidelines Problem-solving and mediation skills Innovation & Exploration STEM Early Learning Center is committed to ensuring its services and employment are provided in a nondiscriminatory manner, without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, disability, age, and limited English proficiency.
Candidates must hold at least an Associate degree in Education, with a Bachelor's degree preferred. Applicants should possess a strong understanding of child development principles and demonstrate excellent communication and classroom management skills.
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.