Preschool Teacher

Chesterbrook Academy; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays and sick days

401(k) with company match

Tuition discounts for your children

Professional development opportunities

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Chesterbrook Academy is seeking a Toddler Teacher to provide a safe, nurturing classroom where toddlers explore, build confidence, and develop foundational skills. You will implement developmentally appropriate activities supporting language, motor, cognitive, and social-emotional growth while maintaining routines that help children feel secure and supported.

You will create lesson plans, lead sensory exploration, music, art, and outdoor play, and collaborate with teachers and leaders to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Child Development Associate credential in Infant/Toddler care; or 30 hours college credit with minimum 6 in EC/Child Dev.
• One year of experience in a licensed child care facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans for toddlers.
• Facilitate sensory play, music, stories, art, and outdoor activities.
• Support development of language, mobility, coordination, independence, and social skills.
• Supervise classroom activities, meals, naps, and transitions.
• Assist with diapering, toileting readiness, handwashing and feeding.

Skills

Early childhood ed knowledge

Strong communication

Patient & nurturing

Ability to build relationships

Education

Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education

Child Development Associate credential or 30 college credits in EC/Child Dev

Job description

Chesterbrook Academy is a multi-location school group with campuses in Florida, Illinois, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia offering outstanding private education to preschool and elementary students.Our preschools offer the perfect balance of learning and play, while our elementary program provides a challenging and robust curriculum, innovative instruction, and a vibrant school community. A career with Chesterbrook offers opportunities in education, summer camps, before and after school programs, and regional management with the support of our parent company, Spring Education Group.

Toddler Teacher – Chesterbrook Academy

Teaching preschool at Chesterbrook Academy offers you the opportunity to create a purposeful and engaging learning experience for our youngest students. Our teachers are encouraged to be creative and intentional when developing classroom activities, with the professional freedom to make instructional decisions based on each child’s interests and developmental needs. You will collaborate and build meaningful relationships with fellow teachers, school leaders, families, and the broader school community.

What We Offer

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our full-time employees, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid holidays and sick days
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Tuition discounts for your children
• Professional development opportunities
• Education reimbursement and partnerships

About the Role

As a Toddler Teacher at Chesterbrook Academy, you will provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom where toddlers can explore their environment and develop confidence, independence, and an enthusiasm for learning. You will implement developmentally appropriate activities that encourage emerging language, motor, cognitive, and social-emotional skills while maintaining consistent routines that help children feel secure and supported.

You Will Also

• Create and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans and learning activities for toddlers
• Facilitate sensory exploration, music and movement, stories, art, outdoor play, and other hands-on experiences
• Support the development of emerging language, mobility, coordination, independence, and positive social interactions
• Provide attentive supervision during classroom activities, outdoor play, meals, snacks, rest periods, and transitions
• Assist with diapering, toileting readiness, handwashing, feeding, and other age-appropriate personal-care routines
• Respond promptly and compassionately to each child’s physical and emotional needs
• Maintain consistent classroom routines while remaining responsive to individual developmental needs
• Create classroom resources and maintain a physical environment that supports safe exploration and learning
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary classroom, including the regular cleaning of toys and learning materials
• Collaborate with fellow teachers and school leaders to provide a consistent and positive student experience
• Communicate professionally with families regarding classroom activities, daily routines, developmental milestones, and student progress
• Follow all school policies and applicable licensing requirements related to health, safety, sanitation, and student supervision

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field; a completed Child Development Associate credential in Infant/Toddler care; or at least 30 hours of college credit, including a minimum of six hours in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field, and one year of previous experience working in a licensed child care facility
• Previous experience working with toddlers in a licensed child care setting preferred
• Knowledge of toddler development, care routines, and age-appropriate learning practices
• A patient, nurturing, and responsive approach to early childhood education
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with children and families
• Reliability, collaboration, and a commitment to providing high-quality care and education
• Ability to successfully pass state and federal background checks
• Compliance with all applicable state education and licensing standards

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.