Lead Preschool Teacher - Now Hiring

American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE); Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesterbrook Academy in Virginia is seeking a Preschool Teacher to design and deliver engaging lessons that promote exploration, early literacy, and critical thinking. The role emphasizes nurturing, play-based learning, independence, and collaboration with fellow teachers to create a warm, inclusive classroom.

You will build strong relationships with children and families, support the school community, and contribute to a culture of excellence in early childhood education.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and meet state licensing requirements.
• CDA or degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Previous experience in a licensed childcare center.
• Strong communication skills, reliability, and a nurturing, enthusiastic personality.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging lessons that promote exploration, early literacy, and critical thinking.
• Encourage independence and collaboration through hands-on, play-based learning.
• Build strong, positive relationships with children and their families.
• Partner with fellow teachers and school leaders to create a warm, inclusive classroom environment.
• Support the school community through teamwork, creativity, and a shared passion for excellence.

Skills

Strong communication

Reliability

Nurturing personality

Education

CDA or degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Spring Education Group’s Early Childhood Education Divisionincludes nearly 150 schools offering services from infant care through Pre-K/K programs, as well as summer camp and after-school programs. Our locations span a nationwide geographic footprint and a diverse array of pedagogical approaches — including our proprietary Links to Learning curriculum that draws from the collective expertise of renowned early-age educators such as Dewey, Piaget and Vygotsky; Montessori schools that embrace both accredited Montessori methods – AMI (Association Montessori Internationale) and AMS (American Montessori Society); and progressive language immersion programs in Mandarin and Spanish.

Chesterbrook Academy is seeking a creative and passionate Preschool Teacher to join our team of dedicated educators! Our preschool program provides a balance of learning and play, helping children build the academic and social skills that prepare them for Pre-K and beyond.

As a Preschool Teacher, you’ll inspire curiosity, nurture confidence, and create meaningful learning experiences that make every day exciting and purposeful for young learners.

What You’ll Do:

• Design and deliver engaging lessons that promote exploration, early literacy, and critical thinking.
• Encourage independence and collaboration through hands-on, play-based learning.
• Build strong, positive relationships with children and their families.
• Partner with fellow teachers and school leaders to create a warm, inclusive classroom environment.
• Support the school community through teamwork, creativity, and a shared passion for excellence.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and meet state licensing requirements.
• CDA or degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Previous experience in a licensed childcare center.
• Strong communication skills, reliability, and a nurturing, enthusiastic personality.

• Authorization to work in the United States

Why Join Chesterbrook Academy?

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
• Ongoing professional development and growth opportunities.
• Supportive, collaborative culture focused on teacher success.
• A rewarding opportunity to shape children’s first school experiences in a learning environment.

If you’re ready to inspire young minds, build lasting connections, and grow your career in early childhood education, and help us continue developing the best schools and educators in America!

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.