Lead Teacher - Infants - Pre-K

Biltmore Baptist Church; Royal Pines (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Biltmore Church in North Carolina is seeking a Lead Teacher for Infants through Pre-K to lead a Christ-centered classroom, oversee staff, and engage families. This full-time, non-exempt role emphasizes safety, development, and spiritual growth across early education stages.

Candidates should meet NC DCDEE Lead Teacher qualifications or be willing to obtain them and have prior licensed childcare experience. Strong communication and dependability are essential.

Qualifications

• Christ-centered classroom in line with church vision.
• Experience in licensed childcare settings preferred.
• Ability to lead and supervise aides and assistants.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily classroom operations for infants through Pre-K.
• Create safe, nurturing, developmentally appropriate activities.
• Maintain licensing compliance and engage families.

Skills

Christ-centered

Classroom leadership

Education

NC DCDEE Lead Teacher qualifications

Job description

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Lead Teacher - Infants - Pre-K

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1112

Position: Lead Classroom Teacher |Infants Through Pre-K openings available|

Primary supervisor : Academy Director

Position Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Salary: $19/hour

Summary of Position: The Lead Classroom Teacher is responsible for creating a safe, nurturing, engaging, and Christ-centered classroom for children from infancy through pre-K. Based on the assigned classroom, this individual leads daily classroom operations and provides developmentally appropriate care and learning experiences that support each child’s physical, cognitive, language, emotional, social, and spiritual growth. The Lead Teacher also guides classroom assistants and aides, maintains compliance with childcare licensing requirements, and builds strong partnerships with families. Classroom assignments may change based on enrollment, staffing, qualifications, and the needs of the Academy.

Essential Qualities and Qualifications:

A personal and active relationship with Jesus Christ modeled by a commitment to supporting the vision, leadership and beliefs of Biltmore Church.

A Christ-like testimony that is displayed inside and outside the workplace.

Active involvement and membership in a local Bible teaching, Gospel centered church that aligns with the mission and values of Biltmore Church.

Must meet NC DCDEE Lead Teacher qualifications (or be willing to obtain)

Previous experience working with children in a licensed childcare settingis required

Understand child development, developmentally appropriate practices, positive guidance, and childcare health and safety.

Communicate effectively and professionally with children, families, coworkers, and Academy leadership.

Dependable, organized, and able to lead with both structure and warmth

Capable of maintaining active supervision in a fast-paced environment

Serve as the primary teacher and leader of the assigned classroom.

Create a safe, and nurturing environment that meets each child’s individual and developmental needs.

Plan and implement age-appropriate learning experiences that support children’s physical, cognitive, language, emotional, social, and spiritual development.

Incorporate biblical truth and the Gospel naturally through stories, songs, prayer, conversations, and daily interactions.

Establish consistent classroom schedules, routines, expectations, and transitions.

Engage children through reading, music, movement, sensory activities, creative play, outdoor play, and hands-on learning.

Use positive, developmentally appropriate guidance to promote emotional regulation, independence, problem-solving, and healthy social interactions.

Provide age-appropriate personal care, including feeding, diapering, toileting, rest, and hygiene routines, as applicable to the assigned classroom.

Maintain active supervision and required teacher-to-child ratios at all times.

Lead and support classroom assistants and aides through clear communication, modeling, coaching, and appropriate delegation.

Observe and document children’s development, progress, and needs.

Build strong partnerships with families and communicate regularly.

Maintain a clean, organized, sanitary, and developmentally appropriate classroom.

Maintain accurate classroom records, including attendance, meals, bottles, diapering or toileting, sleep, medication, and accident or incident documentation, as applicable.

Follow all Academy policies, health and safety procedures, and North Carolina childcare licensing requirements.

Promptly communicate developmental, behavioral, family, staffing, licensing, or safety concerns to Academy leadership.

Participate in staff meetings, required training, professional development as assigned

Maintain dependable attendance and assist in other classrooms when needed and qualified.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Academy Administrative Team.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds, including children and classroom equipment.

Ability to sit on the floor, stand, walk, bend, kneel, and move actively throughout the day.

Ability to supervise children indoors and outdoors and respond quickly to their needs.

Ability to perform the essential responsibilities of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.