Pre-K Lead Teacher — Growth, Training & Benefits

Children’s Cottage of Wilmington; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Paid Trainings, including Enhanced Car

401k with Match

Discounts for Childcare

Fun and Positive Place to Work

Open Door Policy

Shirts and Swag

Job summary

Children's Cottage of Wilmington is a licensed childcare center seeking a Lead Teacher to support the Pre-K age group. The successful candidate will prepare developmentally appropriate lesson plans and implement them weekly with our current curriculum guides.

This role offers Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:30pm, competitive pay ($14–$18/hr based on education and experience), and benefits including paid trainings, 401k with match, childcare discounts, and an open-door policy.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Preference for associate or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or a related field.
• Ability to pass all background checks is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare developmentally appropriate lesson plans one week in advance using current curriculum guides.
• Implement lesson plans weekly across all areas of child development and use the parent communication app effectively.
• Establish a professional rapport with families to provide quality care.
• Ensure safety and well-being of children and maintain a clean, organized classroom.
• Maintain child assessments and portfolios; conduct biannual parent/teacher conferences in November and May.
• Physically capable of working around young children; lift up to 40 lbs. and perform daily classroom duties.

Skills

Background checks

Communication skills

Childcare experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Children's Cottage of Wilmington is a licensed childcare center seeking a Lead Teacher to support the Pre-K age group. The successful candidate will prepare developmentally appropriate lesson plans and implement them weekly with our current curriculum guides.

This role offers Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:30pm, competitive pay ($14–$18/hr based on education and experience), and benefits including paid trainings, 401k with match, childcare discounts, and an open-door policy.