Lead Preschool Teacher Kent

Tiny Town Childcare & Learning Center - Kent and Painesville; Kent (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

Tiny Town Childcare & Learning Center in Ohio seeks an Older Preschool Teacher to guide 4–5‑year‑olds toward readiness for Pre‑K and Kindergarten. You will foster early literacy, math readiness, independence, and social‑emotional development through engaging activities.

Responsibilities include creating developmentally appropriate lessons, maintaining a safe classroom, supporting families, and collaborating with staff to ensure smooth daily operations while meeting state licensing requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience with preschool-aged children preferred.
• Ability to meet state licensing requirements.
• Background checks and trainings completed.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to obtain credential if needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate lessons for 4–5-year-olds.
• Maintain a safe, structured classroom environment.
• Support children’s social-emotional growth.
• Prepare children for Pre-K and Kindergarten expectations.
• Communicate with families about daily activities and progress.
• Maintain classroom organization and daily routines.
• Complete attendance and incident reports.
• Collaborate with coworkers and leadership for smooth operations.
• Occasionally assist with school-age children during breaks.

Skills

Child development understanding

Classroom management

Communication with families

Education

Early childhood education credential

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Position Overview

The Older Preschool Teacher leads a classroom of 4–5‑year‑olds who are preparing for Pre‑K and Kindergarten. This role focuses on building early academic skills, independence, social‑emotional development, and strong daily routines through hands‑on, engaging activities.

This teacher may occasionally assist with our school‑age program when needed, supporting transitions, activities, or supervision during busier times.

Experience in early childhood is preferred, and candidates must meet or be willing to work toward meeting state licensing requirements for preschool teaching.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and implement developmentally appropriate lessons for 4–5‑year‑olds, including early literacy, math readiness, science exploration, and creative play.

Maintain a safe, structured, and nurturing classroom environment.

Support children’s social‑emotional growth through positive guidance, modeling, and conflict‑resolution strategies.

Prepare children for Pre‑K and Kindergarten expectations through routines, self‑help skills, and early academics.

Communicate professionally with families about daily activities, progress, and classroom needs.

Maintain classroom organization, cleanliness, and daily routines.

Complete required documentation, attendance, and incident reports.

Collaborate with coworkers and leadership to ensure smooth daily operations.

Occasionally assist with school‑age children during breaks, early dismissals, or staffing needs.

Follow all state licensing rules, center policies, and safety procedures.

Requirements

Ability to work Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM.

Experience working with preschool‑aged children preferred.

Early childhood education coursework or credential preferred (or willingness to obtain).

Ability to meet all state licensing requirements, including background checks and trainings.

Strong communication, teamwork, and classroom‑management skills.

Flexibility to support school‑age children when needed.