Lead Teacher (Inf/Tod/PreK)

Job Description

Job DescriptionLead 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.

???? 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
  
  

???? 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
  
  

???? 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.

???? 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.)
  
  

???? Benefits

• Paid Time Off
  
  

• Paid Holidays
  
  

• Childcare Discount
  
  

• Tuition Assistance
  
  

• 401(k)
  

• Professional Development Opportunities