Preschool Lead Teacher

Kinder Explorers LLC; Lanham (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Competitive compensation

Great work environment

Job summary

A childcare provider in Maryland is seeking an energetic Preschool Lead Teacher to lead a classroom, assess student learning, and design tailored instruction. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, early childhood coursework, and experience with preschoolers. This role involves creating a positive learning environment and promoting students' academic and social development. Competitive compensation and opportunities for growth are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or certificate equivalent.
• 6 semester hours of early childhood coursework.
• 1 year of experience with preschoolers in an approved setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead a class of students through the school year.
• Implement a comprehensive curriculum.
• Assess students' skills and performance.

Skills

Creative skills

Problem-solving skills

Excellent verbal communication

Written communication skills

Team player

Knowledge of child development

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Early childhood coursework (90 clock hours)

Teaching certificate for kindergarten or grades 1-8

Job description

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Benefits/Perks
• Competitive Compensations
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Great Work Environment

Job Summary

We are seeking an energetic and experienced Preschool Lead Teacher to join our team! You will be leading a class of students through the school year, assessing their current academic level, and designing instruction to meet students’ collective and individual needs.

You are passionate about learning and helping students reach their potential. With strong creative and problem‑solving skills, you love connecting with individual students and creating an engaging classroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and follow a comprehensive curriculum
• Design and implement a daily and weekly schedule
• Teach beginning reading and math skills
• Assist children with developing social and emotional skills
• Use a range of instructional methods and learning techniques
• Provide basic care and caregiving activities
• Must be a team player and able to direct and lead a class
• Communicate with parents and other school personnel
• Assess student’s skills and performance to ensure they are meeting developmental milestones
• Strong understanding of child development principles and best practices in education and classroom management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of classroom health, safety, and sanitation guidelines and ability to closely adhere to the guidelines
• Problem‑solving and mediation skills

Qualifications

• Education:
  • High school diploma, certificate of high school equivalency or successful completion of college courses for credit
• Course Work:
  • 6 semester, 90 clock hours or equivalent of approved early childhood coursework, or
  • Approved as a teacher or educational director for kindergarten or grade 1‑8, or
  • Hold a teaching certificate from MSDE or any other state for kindergarten or grades 1‑8
• Experience:
  • 1 year of experience working with preschoolers in an approved setting, or
  • 1 year of college, or
  • Combination of experience and college that equals 1 year
• Other Requirements:
  • At least 9 clock hours of approved training in communicating with staff, parents and the public or successful completion of at least 1 academic college course taken for credit
  • Current Basic Health and CPR & First Aid continued training: 12 clock hours