Preschool Lead Teacher (Washington Square)

Spring Education Group; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in early childhood education is looking for a passionate Preschool Teacher to join their team. In this role, you will create engaging learning environments for young children, fostering their development and helping them achieve their educational goals. You'll collaborate with a talented group of educators to ensure a safe and nurturing atmosphere, while also building strong relationships with families and the community. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and contribute to a supportive educational community. If you are dedicated to inspiring young learners and possess the required qualifications, we encourage you to apply!

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with Employer Match

Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time

Tuition Discounts for Your Children

Education Reimbursement

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older with relevant educational qualifications.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage learning environments for preschool children.
• Collaborate with staff to promote student well-being and learning.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Child Development Knowledge

Ability to Lift and Carry

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Chesterbrook Academy (#715), 510 Walnut St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America Req #10056

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Spring Education Group’s Early Childhood Education Division includes nearly 150 schools offering services from infant care through Pre-K/K programs, as well as summer camp and after-school programs. Our locations span a nationwide geographic footprint and a diverse array of pedagogical approaches — including our proprietary Links to Learning curriculum that draws from the collective expertise of renowned early-age educators such as Dewey, Piaget, and Vygotsky; Montessori schools that embrace both accredited Montessori methods – AMI (Association Montessori Internationale) and AMS (American Montessori Society); and progressive language immersion programs in Mandarin and Spanish.

Summary:

As a Preschool Teacher at Chesterbrook Academy, you will create, manage, and participate in a variety of learning environments and activities that provide opportunities for students to develop to their fullest potential and achieve their learning objectives. Participate collaboratively and professionally with other teachers and staff to promote the general well-being of the school and the collective/individual interest of its staff and student body.

Hours: 8:45am-5:45pm or 9:00am-6:00pm (Monday through Friday)

Student Age Range: Two years old

Pay Range: $17.00 to $19.00 per hour (depending on pay and experience)

Responsibilities:

• Culture: Positively influence your peers to work toward and meet the school’s vision of excellence. Provide and maintain quality education programs. Ensure successful implementation of approved curriculum.
• Health & Safety: Prioritize a safe, clean, and attractive learning environment. Maintain compliance with accreditation and state licensing requirements as well as all applicable state and federal laws, and internal policies and procedures.
• Educate, Inspire, Engage: Our teachers are enthusiastic about developing life-long learners, genuinely care about children, and possess the sensitivity and knowledge to understand a child’s individual needs while fostering an inclusive classroom.
• Relationship Building: Have a strong desire to work collaboratively with a talented team of diverse educators and administrators. Develop and maintain interpersonal relationships with the families, students, and school community.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Often carrying and lifting 25 pounds or less (25-50%) and occasionally carrying 25-50 pounds (10-25%).
• Complies with all company and state-specific standards and maintains validation of required credentials for the position.
• Ability to successfully pass a state and federal background check.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to connect with students.
• Must have one of the following:
  • Bachelor’s degree including 30 credit hours in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, or the Human Services field. (One year of experience with children may be required.)
  • Associate’s degree including 30 credit hours in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, or the Human Services field. (Two to three years of experience with children may be required.)
  • High school diploma or GED and at least two years of experience with children.

Mission:

We are more than just a school - we are a community! Our goal is to uplift each other, work together, and uphold our guiding educational philosophy, providing the perfect balance of learning and play. We partner with parents by engaging in consistent communication and providing daily snapshots of their child's day, inviting them to be a part of the school experience, as well. We embrace a culture of care - physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually, both in and out of the classroom.

Benefits include:

• Beyond Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Tuition discounts for your children
• FSA plans for both medical and dependent care
• Education Reimbursement & Partnerships
• CDA Program
• Professional Development & Teacher In-Service Days

*This is not a complete list of job duties. A more detailed Job Description will be provided.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.