Lead Teacher

Brightside Academy; Jeannette (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision options

PTO 25 days + 9 holidays

401(k) & Roth with company match

Disability and life insurance

Child care discounts

CDA certification training & support

Professional development & advancement

Bonuses & employee discounts

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Brightside Academy is seeking a caring, confident Lead Teacher to create a safe, engaging classroom where children can learn, grow, and thrive. Join a network of early learning centers across Pennsylvania that emphasizes a supportive team, a nationally recognized curriculum, and meaningful career growth.

We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits to support you in and out of the classroom, including medical/dental/vision plans, generous paid time off, 401(k) with company match,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, Psychology, Social Work, or related field; or
• Associate’s degree in one of these fields plus at least 2 years of experience working with children
• Strong classroom management, organization, and communication skills
• A nurturing, dependable, energetic approach to working with children
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-quality, age-appropriate classroom experience
• Create and implement engaging lesson plans and learning activities
• Maintain a safe, welcoming, and well-organized classroom
• Support each child’s developmental needs and adjust activities as needed
• Partner with families through clear, positive communication
• Work closely with assistant teachers and center leadership
• Follow all health, safety, licensing, and classroom-ratio requirements

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Nurturing, energetic

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development/Elementary Education/Yes related field

Associate’s degree + 2+ years of experience

Job description

Brightside Academy is looking for a caring, confident Lead Teacher to create a safe, engaging classroom where children can learn, grow, and thrive.

With more than 30 early learning centers across Pennsylvania, Brightside offers a supportive team, nationally recognized curriculum, modern classrooms, and meaningful opportunities to build your career in early childhood education.

Why Brightside Academy

We invest in our teachers with competitive pay, career growth, and benefits that support you both inside and outside the classroom:

• Medical, dental, and vision plan options

• Up to 25 paid days off plus 9 paid holidays

• 401(k) & Roth plans with company match

• Free short-term disability and life insurance

• Child care discounts

• Free CDA certification training and credentialing support

• Professional development and advancement opportunities

• Bonus opportunities, employee discounts, commuter benefits, and more

  To learn more go to: https://www.brightsideacademy.com/careers

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What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, Psychology, Social Work, or a related human services field; or

• Associate’s degree in one of these fields plus at least 2 years of experience working with children

• Strong classroom management, organization, and communication skills

• A nurturing, dependable, energetic approach to working with children

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

What You’ll Do

• Lead a high-quality, age-appropriate classroom experience

• Create and implement engaging lesson plans and learning activities

• Maintain a safe, welcoming, and well-organized classroom

• Support each child’s developmental needs and adjust activities as needed

• Partner with families through clear, positive communication

• Work closely with assistant teachers and center leadership

• Follow all health, safety, licensing, and classroom-ratio requirements

Join us at Brightside Academy and build a meaningful career with a team that values your expertise, supports your growth, and gives you the tools to create lasting impact for children, families, and your community.