Lead Teacher

Celebree School of The Woodlands Creekside; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Hours

Job summary

Celebree School of The Woodlands Creekside in Maryland seeks a lead teacher to provide a safe, nurturing environment for young children, combining classroom instruction with leadership duties.

The role emphasizes developmentally appropriate lesson planning, strong family communication, and adherence to licensing standards while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Must meet the requirements to be a lead teacher.
• This position requires working knowledge and understanding of the behavioral and developmental stages of children and childcare licensing requirements.
• Two years' experience as a lead teacher.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Energetic, enthusiastic, loving and with passion to work with kids.
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written).
• Certification in CPR and First Aid.
• Ability and flexibility in working with various age groups.
• CDA or Early Childhood certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implements developmentally age-appropriate lesson plans and activities that foster learning, curiosity, and exploration.
• Creates a warm, welcoming, and inclusive classroom atmosphere where children feel safe, valued, and encouraged to express themselves and learn through play.
• Integrate language-rich activities, storytelling, and early literacy experiences into daily routines for children to develop communication skills.
• Ensure the classroom is a safe environment that follows all licensing regulations.
• Shares housekeeping responsibilities with her team, ensuring that the classroom always remains clean and tidy.
• Able to communicate with our families using the tools provided sharing insights, updates, and progress on their child's development.

Skills

Effective communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

CDA or Early Childhood certification

Job description

Benefits

• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Hours

Hours: Full Time - Monday through Friday.

Job Summary

As a lead teacher you are responsible for providing a safe and nurturing environment for the children under your care. This role involves both direct classroom teaching and broader leadership responsibilities within the early childhood setting.

Company Overview

At Celebree School we grow people BIG and small. This promise reflects our holistic approach to growth, emphasizing the importance of nurturing both children and team members to reach their fullest potential. Celebree provides a supportive environment where team members have access to continuous learning, development opportunities, individual growth plans, and career pathways.

Responsibilities

• Implements developmentally age-appropriate lesson plans and activities that foster learning, curiosity, and exploration.
• Creates a warm, welcoming, and inclusive classroom atmosphere where children feel safe, valued, and encouraged to express themselves and learn through play.
• Integrate language-rich activities, storytelling, and early literacy experiences into daily routines for children to develop communication skills.
• Ensure the classroom is a safe environment that follows all licensing regulations.
• Shares housekeeping responsibilities with her team, ensuring that the classroom always remains clean and tidy.
• Able to communicate with our families using the tools provided sharing insights, updates, and progress on their child's development.

Qualifications

• Must meet the requirements to be a lead teacher.
• This position requires working knowledge and understanding of the behavioral and developmental stages of children and childcare licensing requirements.
• RequirementMinimum of two years' experience as lead teacher.
• Minimum 21 years of age
• Energetic, enthusiastic, loving and with passion to work with kids.
• Effective communication skills verbal and written.
• Certification in CPR and First Aid.
• Ability and flexibility in working with various age groups.
• CDA or Early Childhood certifications preferred.

Physical Demands

Physical DemandsThe physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, and reaching, lifting, and carrying; ability to lift 50 pounds.