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Spring Education Group·West Chester, Pennsylvania
Lead Beginner Preschool Teacher · $19 - $21/hr
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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 337 posted classroom teacher roles in Pennsylvania rates. This role sits in the 31st percentile.
Pay for this role is about 21% below the Pennsylvania median for classroom teacher roles.
The Lead Beginner Preschool Teacher is responsible for supervising students during indoor and outdoor activities while maintaining a safe and educational environment. They will also plan and organize arts, crafts, and games while collaborating with other lead teachers to enhance the student experience.
Chesterbrook Academy is a multi-location school group with campuses in Florida, Illinois, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia offering outstanding private education to preschool and elementary students. Our preschools offer the perfect balance of learning and play, while our elementary program provides a challenging and robust curriculum, innovative instruction, and a vibrant school community. A career with Chesterbrook offers opportunities in education, summer camps, before and after school programs, and regional management with the support of our parent company, Spring Education Group.
The Beginner Teacher at Chesterbrook Academy plays a vital role in our daily operations. You will supervise students during indoor, outdoor, and free play, crafts, and snacks—building relationships and becoming a valued member of our school community. This role is also responsible for maintaining a safe and educational learning environment for all students during all school activities. You will also… Plan and organize school arts and crafts, games, and outdoor activities Collaborate with other lead teachers to positively impact student experience Responsible for the safe supervision and care of students
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our full-time employees, including: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid holidays and sick days 401k plan with company match Tuition discounts for your children Professional development Education reimbursement and partnerships What We’re Looking For Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Early Education or Education High school diploma or GED/CDA Ability to successfully pass a state and federal background check Prior experience working with children preferred 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.
Candidates must hold at least a high school diploma, GED, or CDA, with a Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Early Education preferred. Applicants must be able to pass state and federal background checks and possess the physical ability to perform essential classroom duties.
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.