PreK Lead Teacher: Impactful Early Learning Leader

Paycom - ATS; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Minds Academy in Topeka, Kansas is seeking a dedicated Junior PreK Lead Teacher to nurture early academic skills and social development for children aged 2.5–4. You will plan engaging activities, guide behavior, and communicate progress to families, while supervising assistants to ensure high-quality care.

The role emphasizes a play-based curriculum, strong relationships with families, and compliance with KOEC licensing and NECPA standards, in a welcoming classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience working with preschool-age children.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Observe individual children and develop lesson plans based on their strengths, interests, and developmental needs.
• Implement engaging, play-based curriculum activities that support pre-academic skills (letters, numbers, phonological awareness).
• Foster social-emotional development, cooperation, and classroom community.

Skills

Communication & relationship-building

Curriculum planning

Group/classroom management

Education

AS/BA in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Bright Minds Academy in Topeka, Kansas is seeking a dedicated Junior PreK Lead Teacher to nurture early academic skills and social development for children aged 2.5–4. You will plan engaging activities, guide behavior, and communicate progress to families, while supervising assistants to ensure high-quality care.

The role emphasizes a play-based curriculum, strong relationships with families, and compliance with KOEC licensing and NECPA standards, in a welcoming classroom environment.