Lead Preschool Teacher – Join Our Gold-Rated Team!

My Kids Childcare Inc; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full-time with scheduling flexibility

Supportive team

Lead your classroom

Quality leadership

Engaging workplace

Job summary

My Kids Childcare Inc in Mentor, OH is seeking a Lead Preschool Teacher to own a dynamic classroom and create meaningful, developmentally appropriate learning experiences for young children.

You will lead daily activities, monitor progress, and communicate with families while collaborating with leadership to uphold our high-quality program standards in a full-time role with competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Previous preschool or early childhood classroom experience is required.
• A Preschool CDA is required.
• An associate degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a safe, nurturing, organized, and engaging preschool classroom.
• Plan and implement creative, developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Support each child’s academic, social, emotional, and physical development.
• Communicate regularly with families about classroom activities and their child’s progress.
• Guide and collaborate with classroom support staff.
• Maintain a clean, welcoming learning environment.
• Work with school leadership to uphold program standards.

Skills

Classroom management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Preschool CDA

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Lead Preschool Teacher

Pay: $20.00–$24.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-time with flexible scheduling

Are you an experienced early childhood educator who brings energy, creativity, warmth, and leadership into the classroom? If so, we would love to meet you!

At My Kids Childcare, we are proud to be a high-quality early childhood education program where children are encouraged to learn, explore, and thrive. We are looking for an experienced and dependable Lead Preschool Teacher who is ready to take ownership of the classroom and create meaningful learning experiences for young children.

This is a lead teaching position—not a co-lead or assistant role. We are seeking a confident educator who understands child development, can manage a classroom effectively, and is excited to make a positive impact on children and families.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Competitive pay of $20.00–$24.00 per hour, based on education and experience
• Full-time employment with scheduling flexibility based on your personal needs
• A supportive and professional team environment
• The opportunity to lead your classroom and bring your ideas to life
• Leadership that values quality, teamwork, and early childhood education
• A fun, engaging workplace where your work truly matters

What You’ll Do

• Lead a safe, nurturing, organized, and engaging preschool classroom
• Plan and implement creative, developmentally appropriate learning experiences
• Support each child’s academic, social, emotional, and physical development
• Encourage curiosity, independence, confidence, and a love of learning
• Establish consistent classroom routines and positive behavior-guidance strategies
• Observe children’s development and document their progress
• Build positive, professional relationships with children and families
• Communicate regularly with families about classroom activities and their child’s progress
• Guide and collaborate with classroom support staff
• Maintain a clean, welcoming, and well-managed learning environment
• Work closely with school leadership to uphold our high-quality program standards
• Follow all center policies and Ohio childcare licensing requirements

What We’re Looking For

• Previous preschool or early childhood classroom experience is required
• A minimum of a Preschool CDA is required
• An associate degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or a related field is preferred
• Strong classroom-management and leadership skills
• Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices
• Dependability, professionalism, and excellent communication skills
• The ability to bring both enthusiasm and patience into the classroom
• A positive team member who takes pride in providing high-quality care and education
• Must meet all applicable Ohio childcare licensing requirements

If you are an experienced preschool educator who is ready to lead, inspire, and grow with a high-quality program, we would love to hear from you.