Lead Teacher

Joyoflearningcenter; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Joyoflearningcenter in Maryland is seeking a passionate Lead Teacher to take full ownership of the classroom and lead age-appropriate activities under the provided curriculum. You will oversee daily care routines and mentor junior staff to maintain high standards of classroom management.

You will partner with families to share consistent updates on each child’s progress and developmental milestones, ensuring a nurturing environment where children grow academically and socially.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED;CDA;Associates in Education or equivalent.
• DCF 90 Hours
• 2-3 years experience working in a childcare facility.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the classroom and design age-appropriate activities.
• Lead implementation of the provided curriculum for infants to school-age children.
• Mentor junior team members and substitutes to maintain high standards of classroom management.
• Partner with families to provide updates on progress and milestones.

Education

High School Diploma or GED; CDA; Associates in Education or equivalent

Job description

LOOKING FOR PASSIONATE INDIVIDUALS TO JOIN OUR TEAM!
FULL TIME

WORK MONDAY-FRIDAY ONLY

We are looking for experienced teachers to join our talented team where we inspire children to be lifelong learners through our play-based curriculum. Our affectionate and nurturing staff ensure that our children are instilled with the knowledge to succeed. We are looking for candidates that are as passionate about the growth and development of children as we are.

Positions: Lead Teacher

What you bring as a Team Member:

As a Lead Teacher, you will take full ownership of the classroom, moving beyond participation to actively designing and directing age-appropriate activities that cultivate the intellectual, physical, emotional, and social development of each child. You are responsible for leading the implementation of the provided curriculum, ensuring that children from infancy to school age are academically and socially prepared for a successful transition into kindergarten. In addition to overseeing daily care routines—such as feeding, hygiene, and nap time—you will mentor junior team members and substitutes to maintain high standards of classroom management. As a primary point of contact, you will also partner with families to provide consistent updates on their child’s progress and developmental milestones.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED;CDA;Associates in Education or equivalent
• DCF 90 Hours
• 2-3 years experience working in a childcare facility

Pay: $21.00 Hour based on Region, education and experience

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