Lead Teacher - Pre-K

Joyoflearningcenter; Maryland; On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health coverage

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Referral bonus

In-house training

Educational assistance

Mobility bonus

Tuition discount

Job summary

Joyoflearningcenter is seeking experienced teachers to inspire children through a play-based curriculum and nurturing environment. You will plan developmentally appropriate lessons, monitor progress, and collaborate with families to support each child’s growth.

We value ongoing training, teamwork, and adherence to health and safety regulations while offering competitive pay and comprehensive benefits to support our staff and their families.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of teaching experience in an ECE setting.
• Ability to plan age-appropriate, standards-aligned curricula.
• Experience leading assessments and individualizing instruction.
• Strong communication with families and supporting parent conferences.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct age-appropriate, standards-aligned curriculum to support development.
• Maintain safe, inclusive classroom with clear routines.
• Lead assessment process and document student progress.
• Partner with families as primary contact and provide updates.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum planning

Assessment administration

Family communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ECE coursework

CDA

Job description

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.

What you bring as a Team Member:

Plan and direct age-appropriate, standards-aligned curriculum that promotes cognitive, physical, and social-emotional development.

Establish and manage a safe, inclusive, and welcoming classroom environment with clear routines that promote positive behavior.

Lead the assessment process by observing, documenting, and evaluating student progress to individualize instruction for diverse learning needs.

Partner with families as their primary point of contact, providing consistent updates and leading parent-teacher conferences.

Supervise and mentor assistant teachers and classroom aides to ensure cohesive classroom management and adherence to best practices.

Ensure strict compliance with all health, safety, and licensing regulations, maintaining a clean and organized space.

Demonstrate professional dedication by participating in ongoing training and collaborating with school leadership to achieve program goals.

We take pride in our work and that includes our Team. Without you, we could not provide the high level of care we are known for! To ensure you have the support you need to focus on the important job of developing our children we promise to provide:

• Competitive pay
• Health, Dental, Vision, Vol Life, LTD, STD and more
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Referral Bonus
• In-house training and educational assistance
• Mobility Bonus if you work at another location
• Tuition discount for your own children

Requirements:

• Must be 18 years or older.
• At least 2-3 years of teaching experience in a licensed Early Childhood Education setting.
• High School Diploma or GED;College Course Work in ECE;CDA

Pay: $20.00 Hour based on education and experience.

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