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Preschool Lead Teacher

Spring Education Group·Malvern, Pennsylvania

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 3 days ago
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About the role

Design and implement interactive, age-appropriate activities that promote cognitive, social, and emotional growth in children. Foster a warm, consistent, and safe classroom environment while building positive partnerships with families.

Spring Education Group’s Early Childhood Education Division includes nearly 150 schools offering services from infant care through Pre-K/K programs, as well as summer camp and after-school programs.

Our locations span a nationwide geographic footprint and a diverse array of pedagogical approaches — including our proprietary Links to Learning curriculum that draws from the collective expertise of renowned early-age educators such as Dewey, Piaget and Vygotsky; Montessori schools that embrace both accredited Montessori methods – AMI (Association Montessori Internationale) and AMS (American Montessori Society); and progressive language immersion programs in Mandarin and Spanish.

Chesterbrook Academy Preschool is seeking an energetic and nurturing Preschool Teacher to join our growing early childhood education team!

Our program is designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and support every child’s development through discovery and play.

As a Preschool Teacher, you’ll create a safe and engaging classroom where children can explore the world around them while building independence and essential early learning skills.

What You’ll Do Design and implement interactive, age-appropriate activities that promote cognitive, social, and emotional growth.

Foster a warm and consistent classroom routine that helps preschoolers feel secure and confident.

Build positive partnerships with families through open, ongoing communication.

Work collaboratively with co-teachers and school leaders to ensure an exceptional learning experience.

Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years of age and meet state licensing requirements. A minimum of an AA in ECE or a related field A High School diploma or GED Prior experience in a licensed childcare center. A passion for early learning, creativity, and helping children discover new skills each day. Authorization to work in the United States Why Join Chesterbrook Academy Preschool Competitive pay and benefits package. Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development. Supportive team culture built on collaboration and respect. A chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families. If you’re ready to bring joy, energy, and inspiration to the preschoolers— and to help us continue developing the best schools and educators in America—apply today! To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.

Requirements

Candidates must be at least 18 years old and hold a minimum of an Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field. Prior experience in a licensed childcare center is required.

  • high school
  • associate degree
  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Emotional support
  • Play-based learning
  • Safety management
  • Child development
  • Classroom management
  • Instructional design
  • Early childhood education
  • Social development
  • Curriculum implementation
  • Cognitive development

Benefits

  • Leadership development
  • Competitive pay
  • Professional growth opportunities
  • Benefits package

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Malvern, Pennsylvania
Posted
Aug 12, 2026
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Hiring organization

Spring Education Group

Spring Education Group is a national network of independent schools serving students from preschool through 12th grade. We believe that students can achieve more than they imagine. Each Spring school offers a carefully designed program led by expert educators who cultivate...

Salary listed on 168 jobs
IndustryEducation Administration Programs
TypePrivately Held
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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Preschool lead teachers are in steady demand

In Pennsylvania, licensed preschool programs commonly seek lead teachers with early childhood credentials and classroom experience, so candidates with an Associate or Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years in a licensed setting may be competitive. This role stands out when applicants can show strong communication, leadership, and the ability to meet physical classroom demands such as lifting up to 50 lbs. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your degree, experience, and availability before applying.

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