Preschool Lead Teacher

Child Saving Institute; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

401(k) matching up to 5%

10 paid holidays per year

Tuition reimbursement

On-site childcare discount

Birth/other leave with pay

No nights and no weekends

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Child Saving Institute in Omaha, NE seeks a Lead Preschool Educator to supervise daily activities, ensure safety, and foster early learning at Spellman Campus. The role emphasizes creating a nurturing environment and guiding children through structured activities.

Requires 3+ years in early childhood education, strong communication with families, and appropriate certifications. Competitive benefits and a 401(k) plan are offered. No nights or weekends are required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in early childhood education or child development.
• Strong communication skills between staff, clients, and caregivers.
• Observant of individual developmental stages and growth of children.
• Certified in First Aid and CPR (or willing to obtain).
• Knowledge of developmental stages, classroom management, and licensing requirements.
• At least 19 years of age with relevant education or CDA/equivalent credential.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and coordinating daily classroom activities.
• Providing a safe and nurturing environment for young children.
• Fostering healthy development through structured learning.
• Engaging and ensuring children are safe and thriving.
• Communicating with parents and discussing concerns, conferences.
• Maintaining a safe, structured, and organized learning environment.
• Keeping daily records related to each child’s care and progress.

Skills

Lead Educator

Early childhood education

Strong communication

Observant of development

Education

Degree in Early Childhood Education

CDA credential or equivalent

First Aid/CPR certification

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Spellman Child Development Center - Omaha , NE 68106Lead Preschool Educator

Title: Lead Teacher - Preschool

Shift: 8:30-5:30

Location: Spellman Campus

Pay: $48,000/yr+ (Experience and Education Dependent)

About CSI

Since 1892, CSI has championed children and families by providing safe, nurturing spaces where they can thrive. Our mission is to put the well-being of children first and be a voice for the voiceless.

We are looking for someone who has a mind full of wonder and a heart-filled desire to work with little humans! We’re on a mission to champion what’s best for each child and family.

As an Lead Educator, you’ll be an essential part of our team. Your responsibilities would include supervising and coordinating daily classroom activities, providing a safe and nurturing environment for young children, and fostering healthy development through structured learning. In short, our Lead Educator will ensure children are engaged, safe, and thriving in their early educational journey.

Summary and Responsibilities

• Helping children discover new interests through day-to-day lessons, activities, and social interactions.
• Developing and encouraging age-appropriate learning and socialization to ensure children learn basic skills and concepts, such as communication, manners, and sharing.
• Modeling strong communication skills including grammar, enunciation, and developing language skills
• Keeping daily records related to the care and progress of each child.
• Providing direct supervision and ensuring safety and engagement during activities and outings.
• Communicating effectively with parents, sharing information, discussing concerns, and facilitating conferences.
• Maintaining a safe, structured, and organized learning environment.

Do you think you’d be a good fit for this role? Ideally, you are:

• 3+ years of experience in early childhood education or child development
• A strong communicator between staff, clients, and their caregivers.
• Observant of individual developmental stages and growth of children.
• Certified in First Aid and CPR (or willing to obtain certification upon hire).
• Possess some knowledge of child developmental stages, classroom management, and licensing requirements.
• At least 19 years of age and hold a Degree in Early Childhood Education OR Child Development Associate (CDA) credential OR equivalent (12 higher education credits in early childhood education, early childhood special education, elementary education, and/or child development); OR have a high school diploma/GED and willing to complete a CDA or equivalent accreditation withing 12 months.

Bonus Points

• Experience working in a licensed childcare center.
• Bilingual abilities are a plus!

What You’ll Get:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation and sick accruals starting day one
• 401(k) matching up to 5% and fully vested right away
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Referral Bonuses
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discounted, On-Site Childcare Tuition
• Birthing (up to 6 weeks) & non-birthing (up to 2 weeks) leave at full pay
• NO NIGHTS AND NO WEEKENDS
• The opportunity to be a part of a forward-thinking culture!

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Child Saving Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Accommodation Statement

Child Saving Institute is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. Applicants requiring accommodation should contact Human Resources to discuss their needs.

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time to meet organizational needs.