Preschool Lead Teacher

What You’ll Do

• Create a safe, engaging, and nurturing classroom environment
• Implement developmentally appropriate curriculum with your teaching team
• Observe and support children’s interests and developmental milestones
• Communicate effectively with families about their child’s progress
• Promote positive social behaviors and model respectful interactions
• Plan a balanced daily schedule with a mix of indoor/outdoor and active/quiet activities

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Hourly Pay Rate: $21 - $26
• On demand pay with UKG Wallet
• 75% childcare tuition discount
• Comprehensive benefit package for all full-time employees, including:
• Paid time off that increases with seniority
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision options available
• Additional life, disability, and retirement plans
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company-paid life insurance
• Pet insurance
• Paid CDA

Job Description

We’re a community of professionals who care deeply about children and their growth. Our schools foster collaboration, open communication, and a supportive work environment. We prioritize work-life balance and provide the tools and resources you need to succeed.

What We’re Looking For

• Demonstrated ability to follow all safety procedures, including Name-to-Face accountability, food allergy processes, bottle-feeding procedures, and Safe Sleep practices
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Demonstrated ability to manage a classroom environment with consistency, structure, and care
• Absolutely required to meet state licensing requirements for Lead Teachers in a licensed childcare center
• Absolutely required to meet all Department of Health Services (DHS) licensing qualifications for Lead Teachers, which may include:
• A high school diploma or GED plus required experience or College coursework in early childhood education or CDA, CCP, EEC or NAC credential
• Ability to obtain and maintain required background clearances and health screenings

Scheduling Requirements

Flexibility is essential. Schedules may change based on enrollment, staffing ratios, and operational needs. Work schedules may vary and are not guaranteed to be eight-hour shifts. Daily end times may vary and cannot be guaranteed. Only full-time employees are eligible for the listed benefits. Any potential pay rate offer would be based on candidate's level of education and experience.

About the Role

We’re a leader in early childhood education. Our mission is to give children an exceptional education in a nurturing environment—every fun-filled day.

Qualifications

• Absolutely required to have an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field
• Absolutely required to have a minimum of 6–12 months of early childhood or classroom experience
• Absolutely required to meet state licensing requirements for Lead Teachers in a licensed childcare center
• Absolutely required to meet all Department of Health Services (DHS) licensing qualifications for Lead Teachers, which may include:
• A high school diploma or GED plus required experience or College coursework in early childhood education or CDA, CCP, EEC or NAC credential
• Ability to obtain and maintain required background clearances and health screenings

Skills

• Ability to manage a classroom environment with consistency, structure, and care
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Demonstrated ability to follow all safety procedures, including Name-to-Face accountability, food allergy processes, bottle-feeding procedures, and Safe Sleep practices

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package for all full-time employees, including:
• Paid time off that increases with seniority
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision options available
• Additional life, disability, and retirement plans
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company-paid life insurance
• Pet insurance
• Paid CDA

Pay

• Hourly Pay Rate: $21 - $26
• On demand pay with UKG Wallet
• 75% childcare tuition discount

Schedule

• Work schedules may vary and are not guaranteed to be eight-hour shifts
• Daily end times may vary and cannot be guaranteed

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package for all full-time employees, including:
• Paid time off that increases with seniority
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision options available
• Additional life, disability, and retirement plans
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company-paid life insurance
• Pet insurance
• Paid CDA