Lead Teacher-Preschool

Job Description

Job Description
About This Role

The Preschool Teacher is responsible for creating and maintaining a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment for children ages 3–5. The teacher will plan and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum, promote positive social-emotional growth, and maintain strong communication with families.

What You'll Do

Classroom Instruction & Care

• Develop and implement daily lesson plans that support physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development.
• Maintain a classroom schedule that balances active and quiet play, large and small group activities, and indoor/outdoor experiences.
• Ensure supervision and safety of all children at all times.
• Provide positive guidance and behavior management consistent with center policies.

Curriculum & Assessment

• Incorporate hands-on learning, literacy, math, art, science, and music into classroom activities.
• Use a variety of instructional methods and materials to engage children.
• Observe and document children’s progress and share updates with families.
• Adapt curriculum to meet the needs of children with diverse learning styles and abilities.

Family & Community Engagement

• Maintain open and respectful communication with families.
• Participate in family conferences, parent meetings, and center events.
• Promote parental involvement in classroom activities.

Requirements

1. Current Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential - Preferred
2. High School Diploma or equivalent.

Benefits

• Child Care Discount
• Professional Development
• 1. Current Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential - Preferred
  2. High School Diploma or equivalent.