Lead Teacher

Norristown, PA; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Magic Memories is seeking a passionate Lead Childcare Teacher to create a nurturing learning environment for children. Responsibilities include ensuring safety, planning educational activities, and upholding core values. Ideal candidates will have relevant education and experience, with a commitment to making a difference in children's lives.

Benefits

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Associate or Bachelor's Degree in ECE or related degree required.
• Minimum of Two Years of Professional Experience in Early Childhood Education.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health and safety of children while maintaining ratios.
• Plan developmentally appropriate educational experiences.
• Monitor and evaluate students’ progress.

Skills

Communication

Teaching

Interpersonal Skills

Decision Making

Education

High School Diploma

Associate or Bachelor's Degree in ECE

Job description

~ NEW HiringBonus (minimum $1,000) for anyone who starts prior to 6/16/25 ~

** This position is open for Magic Memories Jeffersonville & Norristown **

Are you passionate about creating a nurturing and individualized learning environment for children? Do you want to join a team that is committed to upholding the highest standards of quality care and education? Magic Memories is looking forLead Childcare Teachersto join our team!

As a Lead Teacher, you will be responsible for ensuring the health and safety of the children in your care, creating a supportive and educational environment, and upholding the core values of Magic Memories. You will have the opportunity to strengthen the overall culture of the center and to be a role model for our staff, families, and local community.

Lead Teacher Responsibilities:

• Ensure the correct functioning and well-being of the site, co-workers, children, and families, while maintaining ratios and supervision at all times.
• Understand, adhere to, and be an example of the Company and Center policies, procedures, benefits, responsibilities, activities, systems, Core Values, and NAEYC Code of Ethics.
• Structures and plans a developmentally appropriate educational experience in the classroom and in lesson plans using methods such as storytelling, centers, songs, games, and education and recreational activities designed to improve fine and gross motor skills.
• Teaches students to follow rules and procedures in the classroom and school.
• Monitors students’ progress throughout the year and evaluates developmental progress.
  
  

Lead Teacher Requirements:

• High School Diploma required (a copy has to be provided - pay rate max. $16.75)
• Associate, or Bachelor's Degree in ECE or related degree required to receive $20-$22.25
• Minimum of Two Yearsof Professional Experience in Early Childhood Education
• Exceptional communication, teaching, and interpersonal skills.
• A desire to make a difference in the lives of children!
• Effective decision making
  

We are willing to train the right candidate, so if you are flexible in challenging situations, have strong organizational skills, and can build strong relationships, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and help us create magical memories for our children!

No weekend or evening hours!

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

About Us:Magic Memories is a preschool and child care center, dedicated to providing a loving, caring, and stimulating environment to support and guide all children along with emotional security, self-esteem, and social development with a loving staff in a warm, trusting, and home-like setting; serving in Chester Springs, Collegeville, Green Lane, Jeffersonville, Norristown, Phoenixville, Plymouth Meeting & Royersford, PA

Offered to Staff members at no charge, Vitable Health provides supplemental health benefits, which include some primary, urgent, and mental health, lab tests, and discount prescriptions. No copays or deductibles. This is not a replacement for health insurance. Vitable can also be used to supplement one’s health insurance.

-Equal Opportunity Employer-

We're excited to welcome you!