Lead Preschool Teacher

Outcome HC; Beachwood (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Flexible Scheduling

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)

401(k) Retirement Plan

On-Site Child Care

Free Parking

Job summary

Play Time Early Childhood Enrichment Center in Beachwood, OH is seeking a Preschool Lead Teacher to inspire young learners and guide developmentally appropriate curriculum. The role emphasizes leading a classroom, creating engaging activities, and documenting progress with Teaching Strategies GOLD.

The position offers a Gold Rated Center environment with opportunities for collaboration with a dedicated team and families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, Associate Degree, CDA, or CPL in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• Experience working with preschool-aged children.
• Strong understanding of child development and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Current or willingness to obtain CPR, First Aid, Child Abuse Recognition & Prevention, and Communicable Disease Training.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• A positive attitude, creative spirit, and love for working with children.
• Commitment to ongoing professional learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Lead a classroom of curious and enthusiastic preschoolers.
• Create engaging, hands-on learning experiences that encourage exploration and creativity.
• Develop and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and lesson plans.
• Foster children's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
• Observe, assess, and document children's progress using Teaching Strategies GOLD.
• Build strong partnerships with families through daily communication.
• Create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Mentor and collaborate with assistant teachers and fellow educators.
• Celebrate every milestone, big and small!

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor/Assoc/CDA/CPL in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Are You Ready to Inspire, Lead, and Make Learning Magical?

Preschool Lead Teacher

Play Time Early Childhood Enrichment Center

King David Campus | 27100 Cedar Road, Beachwood, OH 44122

Do you love seeing a child's eyes light up when they learn something new? Are you passionate about creating engaging learning experiences, fostering curiosity, and preparing young learners for future success?

If you're a creative, enthusiastic, and nurturing educator ready to lead a classroom filled with wonder, imagination, and discovery, Play Time Early Childhood Enrichment Center wants YOU!

As a proud Gold Rated Early Childhood Program, we're looking for an exceptional Preschool Lead Teacher to inspire our youngest learners and help them develop the confidence, skills, and love of learning that will last a lifetime.

What Makes This Job So Special?

Every day is different!

One moment you'll be leading a science experiment, the next you'll be helping children build a city from blocks, explore nature, create masterpieces, solve problems, and discover new friendships.

As our Preschool Lead Teacher, you'll help transform everyday moments into extraordinary learning experiences.

What You’ll Do

Lead a classroom of curious and enthusiastic preschoolers

Create engaging, hands-on learning experiences that encourage exploration and creativity

Develop and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and lesson plans

Foster children's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development

Observe, assess, and document children's progress using Teaching Strategies GOLD

Build strong partnerships with families through daily communication

Create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive classroom environment

Mentor and collaborate with assistant teachers and fellow educators

Celebrate every milestone, big and small!

Why You’ll Love Play Time

At Play Time, we're more than a child care center. We're a community of passionate educators who believe learning should be joyful, meaningful, and fun!

As a Gold Rated Center, we are recognized for our commitment to quality, excellence, and providing children with the very best start in life.

When you join our team, you'll enjoy:

A supportive leadership team

Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

A positive, family-oriented culture

Collaborative and creative coworkers

The chance to truly make a difference every day

A workplace where your ideas, talents, and passion are valued

Qualifications

We're looking for someone who brings both knowledge and enthusiasm to the classroom:

Bachelor's Degree, Associate Degree, CDA, or CPL in Early Childhood Education or a related field

Experience working with preschool-aged children

Strong understanding of child development and developmentally appropriate practices

Current or willingness to obtain:

• CPR Certification
• First Aid
• Child Abuse Recognition & Prevention
• Communicable Disease Training

Excellent communication and leadership skills

A positive attitude, creative spirit, and love for working with children

Commitment to ongoing professional learning and development

Program Standards

Our teaching team proudly follows:

• Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) Licensing Regulations
• Step Up To Quality (SUTQ) 5-Star Standards
• Healthy Ohio Initiatives
• Teaching Strategies GOLD
• USDA CACFP Guidelines

Amazing Benefits

Because great teachers deserve great rewards!

Competitive Pay

Flexible Scheduling

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Prescription Drug Coverage

Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) Retirement Plan

Professional Growth Opportunities

Internal Promotions & Career Advancement

On-Site Child Care

Free Parking

Employee Discounts

Schedule

Full-Time

Monday-Friday

No Weekends

Paid Holidays

Work-Life Balance

About Play Time

At Play Time Early Childhood Enrichment Center, we believe children learn best through play, exploration, discovery, and meaningful relationships. Our educators create rich learning environments that spark curiosity, encourage problem-solving, and nurture a lifelong love of learning.

If you're looking for more than a job and want a career where you can inspire the next generation, build strong family relationships, and be part of a team that's passionate about early childhood education, we'd love to meet you.

Lead. Inspire. Create. Empower.

Join Our Gold Rated Program and Help Shape Bright Futures Every Day!

Play Time Early Childhood Enrichment Center and King David are proud to be a tobacco-free campus and equal opportunity employer.