Child Care Teacher — Preschool Classroom

About the role

Kiddie Academy of Harrisburg, PA is seeking a Child Care Teacher for their Preschool Classroom for ages 3-5 years. This position offers competitive pay, Monday-Friday schedule with no weekends, paid clearances, and benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, engaging, structured classroom where children ages 3 to 5 can learn through play, hands-on activities, conversation, routines, and positive guidance.
• Support classroom routines, transitions, group time, centers, outdoor play, meals, rest time, and self-help skills.
• Use positive guidance to help children build emotional regulation, independence, cooperation, and friendship skills.
• Observe children’s progress and communicate with families through thoughtful updates and professional conversations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe classroom that meets PA childcare licensing, health, and safety standards.
• Work closely with your co-teacher and leadership team to provide a consistent, high-quality preschool experience every day.

Requirements

• A caring, dependable educator who genuinely enjoys working with preschool-aged children.
• Creative, patient, flexible, and able to keep children engaged in a busy classroom environment.
• A strong communicator who can partner with families and work well with a co-teacher.
• A high school diploma or GED required.
• CDA, Associate’s, or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Experience in a licensed childcare center, preschool classroom, or early learning environment is strongly preferred.
• Ability to obtain required PA clearances, including State Police, Child Abuse, NSOR, and FBI Fingerprinting.
• Ability to supervise children actively, sit on the floor, move around the classroom, and lift up to 40 lbs. as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CDA, Associate’s, or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Experience in a licensed childcare center, preschool classroom, or early learning environment is strongly preferred.
• Ability to obtain required PA clearances, including State Police, Child Abuse, NSOR, and FBI Fingerprinting.
• Ability to supervise children actively, sit on the floor, move around the classroom, and lift up to 40 lbs. as needed.

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Positive guidance and behavior management
• Hands-on learning and activity planning
• Observational skills and progress tracking
• Teamwork and collaboration

Benefits

• Paid clearances
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous PTO and wellness days
• Telehealth benefits
• Childcare employee discount
• CDA credential support and paid professional development
• Supplemental insurance options
• Supportive leadership and promote-from-within culture
• Keystone STARS 3 quality environment

Pay

Competitive pay based on experience, education, and classroom leadership ability.

Schedule

Monday-Friday schedule with no weekends.