Lead Preschool Teacher — Inspire & Lead In-Person

Xiente; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

Xiente in Philadelphia, PA 19122 is hiring a Lead Teacher to guide a preschool classroom, develop engaging plans, and collaborate with families. This full-time, in-person role emphasizes developmentally appropriate practice, school readiness, and strong leadership.

You will implement Creative Curriculum, assess progress, document outcomes, and ensure standards like NAEYC and ECERS are met while partnering with families and staff to support every child’s growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or a closely related field with coursework focused on young children.
• Experience teaching preschool-aged children in a childcare center, preschool, Head Start, Pre-K, or similar Early Childhood Education setting.
• Strong knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Experience developing and implementing lesson plans and educational activities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic documentation systems.
• Pennsylvania teaching certification or Early Childhood Education certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, nurturing, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment.
• Foster positive relationships with children to support confidence, independence, and social-emotional growth.
• Implement developmentally appropriate practices that support the whole child.
• Establish clear expectations and positive behavior-support strategies.
• Maintain consistent routines and effective classroom management practices.
• Provide individualized support based on children's developmental, educational, and behavioral needs.
• Ensure classrooms remain organized, clean, safe, and welcoming.
• Utilize Creative Curriculum to develop and implement engaging lesson plans and educational experiences.
• Align instruction with Pennsylvania Learning Standards and the ELOF.
• Create hands-on learning opportunities that support early literacy, language development, mathematics, science, social studies, problem solving, creative arts, fine motor, and gross motor development.
• Utilize assessment information to individualize instruction and promote school readiness.
• Maintain classroom environments that support NAEYC, Keystone STARS, ECERS, and CLASS standards.
• Conduct ongoing observations and developmental assessments.
• Complete GOLD checkpoints and progress monitoring requirements.
• Analyze assessment data to support individualized learning plans.
• Complete required developmental and social-emotional screenings.
• Maintain accurate child records, portfolios, and documentation.
• Complete reports and data entry within timelines.
• Support children with varying developmental abilities and learning needs.
• Adapt lessons to support IEPs/IFSPs and inclusion.
• Collaborate with support staff to ensure services and accommodations.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and classroom support planning.
• Build strong, respectful relationships with families and communicate progress.
• Conduct parent-teacher conferences and program visits.
• Encourage family involvement in classroom activities.
• Partner with Family Advocates and staff to support family success.
• Address family concerns professionally and collaboratively.
• Ensure compliance with Head Start, Keystone STARS, NAEYC standards and licensing.

Skills

Classroom Leadership

Child Development

Curriculum & Instruction

Assessment & Documentation

Family Engagement

Compliance & Quality

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related

Job description

Xiente in Philadelphia, PA 19122 is hiring a Lead Teacher to guide a preschool classroom, develop engaging plans, and collaborate with families. This full-time, in-person role emphasizes developmentally appropriate practice, school readiness, and strong leadership.

You will implement Creative Curriculum, assess progress, document outcomes, and ensure standards like NAEYC and ECERS are met while partnering with families and staff to support every child’s growth.