Pre-K Teacher

Celebree School of Richmond – Willow Lawn; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Celebree School of Richmond – Willow Lawn seeks a Pre‑K Teacher to foster a nurturing, play‑based learning environment for preschool children. You will design engaging lessons, support early literacy, and help develop a joy for learning.

This role involves collaborating with aides, communicating with families, and following state lead‑teacher requirements. The school offers growth opportunities and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Must meet the requirements to be a lead teacher as approved by the governing State agency.
• Knowledge of behavioral and developmental stages of children; familiarity with childcare licensing requirements.
• Ability to manage a classroom with strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans and activities that foster learning, curiosity, and exploration among pre‑K aged children.
• Create a warm, welcoming, and inclusive classroom atmosphere where preschoolers feel safe and valued.
• Integrate language‑rich activities and early literacy experiences into daily routines.
• Ensure cleanliness, organization, and safety of the classroom environment and materials.
• Establish open communication with parents, sharing insights and progress.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Clear communication

Patience and flexibility

Education

Lead Teacher requirements per State agency

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance

Hours

Monday through Friday: All shifts are available (Morning, afternoon and evening)

Job Summary

As a Pre‑K Teacher at Celebree School™, you'll be at the heart of the action, creating a nurturing and stimulating learning environment that sparks curiosity and ignites young minds. Your mission? To ensure that Celebree's mission, vision, and values shine through in every activity, while providing preschool children with educational experiences that are as fun as they are enriching. As a Preschool Teacher, you'll also have the opportunity to help classroom Aides on their growth journey to become a Celebree Teacher.

Company Overview

At Celebree School™ we grow people BIG and small. This promise reflects our holistic approach to growth, emphasizing the importance of nurturing both children and team members to reach their fullest potential. Celebree provides a supportive environment where team members have access to continuous learning, development opportunities, individual growth plans, and career pathways.

Responsibilities

As a Pre‑K Teacher, you will be given the tools, resources, and training to:

• Develop and implement creative and developmentally appropriate lesson plans and activities that foster learning, curiosity, and exploration among pre‑K aged children.
• Create a warm, welcoming, and inclusive classroom atmosphere where preschoolers feel safe, valued, and encouraged to express themselves and learn through play.
• Integrate language‑rich activities, storytelling, and early literacy experiences into daily routines to help preschoolers develop communication skills, vocabulary, and a love of reading.
• Ensure the cleanliness, organization, and safety of the classroom environment, including materials, equipment, and play areas, to support optimal learning and exploration.
• Establish open and ongoing communication with parents, sharing insights, updates, and progress on their child's development.

Qualifications

• Must meet the requirements to be a lead teacher as approved by the governing State agency.
• This position requires comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the behavioral and developmental stages of children and knowledge of childcare licensing requirements
• The ability to manage a classroom, including strong organizational, communication (verbal and written), and problem‑solving skills. patience, flexibility.