Lead PreK Teacher

The Goddard School of Chester Springs, PA; Chester Springs (PA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No nights and weekends

Childcare discounts

Recognition programs

Professional development and CDA tuI-?

Tuition reimbursement

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Free uniforms

Signing bonus

Job summary

The Goddard School® of Chester Springs, PA is hiring a Lead Pre-K Teacher who brings both a strong educational background and a genuine passion for working with young children. This role leads a classroom, values structure and creativity, and joins a supportive, professional team.

Responsibilities include planning engaging activities, building strong family relationships, and ensuring health, safety, and licensing standards are met.

Qualifications

• Five years of verified experience in childcare centers or education.
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Education or Early Childhood Education.
• Level 1 certification preferred.
• Strong understanding of child development.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children, families, and team members.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Completion of state-required pre-service training.
• Excited to learn and grow with a strong team.
• Passionate about high-quality education for young children.
• Comfortable collaborating with Assistant Teachers.
• Experience creating and implementing daily lesson plans.
• Strong positive classroom management skills.
• A nurturing approach that supports play-based learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead a classroom using the Wonder of Learning® curriculum.
• Plan and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate activities.
• Create a safe, consistent, and nurturing environment.
• Build strong relationships with families through clear communication.
• Support children’s social-emotional growth using positive guidance.
• Observe and document development to guide instruction.
• Collaborate with assistant teachers and leadership.
• Maintain health, safety, and licensing standards at all times.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Education or Early Childhood Education

Job description

Benefits:

• No nights and weekends
• Childcare discounts
• Recognition programs
• Professional development and CDA tuition reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Free uniforms
• Signing bonus

The Goddard School® of Chester Springs is hiring a Lead Pre-K Teacher who brings both a strong educational background and a genuine passion for working with young children.

We’re looking for someone who is confident leading a classroom, values structure and creativity, and wants to be part of a supportive, professional team.

What You’ll Do

• Lead a classroom using the Wonder of Learning® curriculum
• Plan and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate activities
• Create a safe, consistent, and nurturing environment
• Build strong relationships with families through clear communication
• Support children’s social-emotional growth using positive guidance
• Observe and document development to guide instruction
• Collaborate with assistant teachers and leadership
• Maintain health, safety, and licensing standards at all times

What We’re Looking For

If you are a new or experienced teacher with these qualities, we’d love to hear from you:

• Five years of verified experience in childcare centers or education
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Education or Early Childhood Education
• Level 1 certification prefered
• Strong understanding of child development
• Ability to communicate effectively with children, families, and team members
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Completion of state-required pre-service training
• Excited to learn and grow with a strong team
• Passionate about high-quality education for young children
• Comfortable collaborating with Assistant Teachers
• Experience creating and implementing daily lesson plans
• Strong positive classroom management skills
• A nurturing approach that supports play-based learning

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Training and professional development
• Childcare discount

Why Join Us

You’ll be part of a school that values its teachers, supports professional growth, and prioritizes quality education. This is a place where you can focus on teaching, feel supported, and make a daily impact.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Goddard School® of Chester Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other protected status under applicable laws.