Lead Teacher - Pre-K

Joyoflearningcenter; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, Dental, Vision, Vol Life, LTD,

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Referral Bonus

In-house training and educational assn

Mobility Bonus if you work at another

Tuition discount for your own children

Job summary

Joyoflearningcenter is seeking experienced teachers to join a nurturing team and inspire children through a play-based curriculum. Plan age-appropriate curriculum, maintain a safe classroom, and collaborate with families to support each child's growth.

You will mentor assistants, ensure health and safety compliance, and participate in ongoing training to meet program goals. Competitive pay and benefits are offered, with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• 2–3 years of teaching experience in a licensed Early Childhood Education setting.
• High School Diploma or GED; College Coursework in ECE; CDA

Responsibilities

• 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!

Skills

Curriculum planning

Classroom management

Observation & assessment

Family partnerships

Mentoring staff

Health & safety compliance

Professional development

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College coursework in ECE

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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