Lead Preschool Teacher

Celebree School of Matthews; Forest Homes (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Competitive salary

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Celebree School of Matthews in Matthews, NC is hiring a Lead Preschool Teacher to guide the learning journey of young children in a caring, structured environment.

You will lead daily activities, create age-appropriate plans, support social, emotional, and academic growth, and maintain a safe, organized classroom while communicating with families and team members. This full-time role includes competitive pay, health insurance, and growth opportunities within Celebree.

Qualifications

• Experience working with preschool or young children.
• Must meet state requirements for childcare teachers.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
• Positive attitude, patience, and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily classroom activities and learning experiences
• Create age-appropriate lesson plans and classroom routines
• Support children’s social, emotional, and academic development
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom
• Communicate positively with parents and team members
• Guide and support assistant teachers or aides
• Ensure classroom licensing and safety standards are followed

Skills

Preschool teaching

Classroom management

Communication with parents

Team leadership

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for advancement

Lead Preschool Teacher Matthews, NC Full-Time

Monday-Friday | No nights or weekends

Help shape the confidence and future of young learners every day.

Celebree School is looking for a caring, dependable, and energetic Lead Preschool Teacher to join our team. We create a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with young children, building positive relationships with families, and creating fun learning experiences.

What You’ll Do

• Lead daily classroom activities and learning experiences
• Create age-appropriate lesson plans and classroom routines
• Support children’s social, emotional, and academic development
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom
• Communicate positively with parents and team members
• Guide and support assistant teachers or aides
• Ensure classroom licensing and safety standards are followed

Qualifications

• Experience working with preschool or young children preferred
• Must meet state requirements for childcare teachers
• Strong communication and classroom management skills
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred
• Positive attitude, patience, and reliability

Why Join Celebree?

• Competitive pay with bonus opportunities
• Health insurance benefits
• Childcare discounts
• Paid training and professional development
• Supportive leadership team
• Positive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for growth within the school

Now hiring for classroom openings.

About Celebree School of Matthews

Discover the Celebree Difference Your child’s bright future begins here. Our programs are designed to educate the whole child, nurturing their social-emotional and academic growth while building a foundation for lifelong success.