Early Childhood Lead Teacher

Innovative early learning school is seeking a passionate and dedicated lead teacher to support the educational, social, and emotional development of very young children. The ideal candidate enjoys creating an engaging classroom environment that inspires a love of learning while implementing an effective early childhood curriculum and assessment program for infants and toddlers.

The lead teacher will plan and direct the daily educational program, incorporate children’s family cultures into classroom experiences, involve families in learning activities, and maintain a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment. This position reports to the Assistant Director and is responsible for communicating any concerns, risks, or issues that arise.

The lead teacher will develop and implement lesson plans connected to child outcomes, classroom routines, and program goals while supporting children’s social, emotional, cognitive, language, and self-help development through age-appropriate activities and materials. Responsibilities include classroom supervision and management, maintaining cleanliness and organization, ensuring children’s health, safety, and hygiene, preparing instructional resources, rotating materials, and supporting positive classroom routines. The teacher will maintain developmental profiles and required documentation, communicate regularly with parents and caregivers through multiple channels, participate in family conferences, and create meaningful opportunities for families to contribute to classroom experiences.

The successful candidate will serve as a positive role model for early child development, demonstrate strong leadership and interpersonal skills, protect the confidentiality of children, families, and staff, and proactively identify and resolve problems. Experience with inquiry-based and project-based learning, PBIS strategies, NAEYC standards, and working with low-income families is preferred.

Candidates should have at least an associate degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, or Early Childhood Special Education. A bachelor’s degree is preferred. A PA ECE Career Pathway List C certification and at least three years of relevant experience are also preferred, along with knowledge of early childhood education standards and professional ethics.