Older Toddler Lead Teacher - September 2026

The Malvern School; North Wales (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount 60%

Curriculum design latitude

Training: CPR/First Aid and more

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401K

Holiday pay and Winter break

Paid time off

Referral bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Malvern School in Upper Gwynedd, PA is hiring a Lead Teacher for the Older Toddler classroom. This full-time role runs Monday through Friday with an early September 2026 start date and a base schedule at our Upper Gwynedd location.

The role involves planning and delivering a superior early childhood program, ensuring a safe and engaging classroom, and maintaining open parent communication using available technology and school policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in ECE, child development, special education, elementary education or human services.
• 30 credits in ECE/related field with 1 year of experience.
• Associate’s degree in ECE/related field with 2 years of experience.
• Associate’s with 30 credits and 3 years of experience in early childhood.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise and implement a high-quality Early Childhood Education program.
• Maintain a safe, healthy and educational classroom environment.
• Communicate regularly with parents, in person and via technology.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field

Bachelor’s degree with 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience

Associate’s degree in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field

Associate’s degree with 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 3 years of experience

Job description

The Malvern School is currently seeking a Lead Teacher for the Older Toddler classroom at The Malvern School of Upper Gwynedd, PA. This is a full-time position, Monday - Friday, with a planned start date of early September 2026.

Schedule: 294 Wissahickon Ave, North Wales, PA 19454

What You Will Receive

• 60% childcare discount to ALL employees so that your family can take advantage of our great learning environment!
• Greater latitude in designing creative curriculum
• State-of-art classrooms in professionally cleaned, attractive facilities
• Company-paid training for CPR, First Aid, and more!
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
• 401K
• Holiday pay, including a week-long paid Winter Holiday break
• Paid time off
• Unlimited referral bonuses
• Tuition Reimbursement

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated, career-oriented teacher with a passion for Early Childhood Education whose general duties will be as follows.

• Teacher plans, supervises and implements a superior Early Childhood Educational program in accordance with school policies and The Malvern School philosophy.
• Teacher maintains a safe, healthy and educational environment for the class.
• Teacher communicates regularly with parents, in person and through the use of technology, meeting (or exceeding) parent expectations.

To qualify for a lead teaching position with The Malvern School you must meet one of the follow criteria:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field.
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children.
• An associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 2 years of experience with children.
• An associate’s degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 3 years of experience with children.

A Little More About Us

The Malvern School is dedicated to educating young children through innovative programming. We are proud of our focus on a quality, child-centered philosophy and clean, attractive facilities. We encourage a strong sense of teamwork and a professional atmosphere. In addition to our generous compensation package, we offer ongoing professional development and opportunities for career advancement at our growing company.

The Malvern School curriculum is designed to meet or exceed the standards established by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the nation’s largest early childhood accrediting organization. Daycares or preschools that meet NAEYC’s standards of excellence provide an environment with a focus on health and safety, have teachers who are well trained, have access to excellent teaching materials, and work with curriculum that is appropriately challenging and developmentally sound to provide high-quality education for children in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The Malvern School might be the perfect place for you!

Visit our website to see how your commute would be and to learn more about our school: https://malvernschool.com/our-schools/find-a-preschool-near-me/