Lead Preschool Teacher: Inspire Early Learners & Growth

Precious Cargo Preschool & Childcare; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Precious Cargo Preschool & Childcare in Salem, Oregon, seeks a Lead Preschool Teacher to deliver a developmentally appropriate early childhood program and lead a nurturing, inclusive classroom. You will plan engaging, culturally responsive lessons that support social, emotional, and academic growth for all students.

You will build strong relationships with families, provide regular progress updates, and collaborate with team members, specialists, and support staff to meet program goals while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Experience as a lead teacher or similar role.
• Strong understanding of developmentally appropriate practices and curriculum planning.

Responsibilities

• Implement Creative Curriculum: plan and deliver developmentally appropriate, inclusive lessons.
• Balance learning approaches with adult-directed and child-initiated activities.
• Conduct observations and assessments using TSGold.
• Maintain daily observations in TSGold and keep schedules updated.
• Collaborate with specialists and families to support learning.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Classroom management

Professionalism

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

CPR & First Aid Certification

Oregon Step Registry training

Food Handler’s Card

Tools

Creative Curriculum

TSGold

Job description

Precious Cargo Preschool & Childcare in Salem, Oregon, seeks a Lead Preschool Teacher to deliver a developmentally appropriate early childhood program and lead a nurturing, inclusive classroom. You will plan engaging, culturally responsive lessons that support social, emotional, and academic growth for all students.

You will build strong relationships with families, provide regular progress updates, and collaborate with team members, specialists, and support staff to meet program goals while