Preschool Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Lead Teacher – 3-Year-Old Classroom

$500 SIGN-ON BONUS!

Delaware Christian Academy (DCA) is looking for a loving, dependable, and energetic Lead Teacher to join our team and lead our 3-year-old classroom!

At DCA, we believe teaching young children is more than a job—it is an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We are looking for someone who loves Jesus, loves children, and enjoys creating a fun, structured, and nurturing classroom environment.

$500 HIRING BONUS!

We are currently offering a $500 hiring bonus for this position!

About the Position

Our 3-year-old classroom is an important transition year for our students as they grow in independence and prepare for their next step in preschool. The Lead Teacher will be responsible for creating a classroom environment that supports social-emotional development, independence, early academics, kindergarten readiness skills, and positive behavior.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a classroom of 3-year-old children
• Provide a safe, loving, and engaging learning environment
• Plan and implement age-appropriate activities and curriculum
• Support children's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development
• Encourage independence with self-help skills, including toileting, dressing, cleaning up, and following routines
• Assist children in developing appropriate classroom behaviors and conflict-resolution skills
• Maintain consistent classroom routines and expectations
• Communicate professionally and positively with parents and families
• Complete required classroom documentation and daily communication
• Work cooperatively with classroom assistants, floaters, and the DCA leadership team
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and professional development
• Follow all DCA policies, procedures, and state childcare licensing requirements
• Help create a classroom culture where children feel loved, valued, safe, and successful

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is:

• Loving, patient, energetic, and dependable
• Comfortable leading a classroom and managing a group of young children
• Able to set clear expectations while remaining nurturing and encouraging
• Organized and able to take initiative
• A strong communicator with children, parents, and coworkers
• Comfortable working as part of a team
• Willing to learn and grow as an early childhood educator
• Someone who genuinely enjoys working with preschool-aged children
• A Christian who is comfortable working in a Christ-centered preschool environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with young children is preferred
• Early childhood education experience is a plus
• CDA, degree, or other early childhood credentials are preferred but not required
• Must meet all applicable state childcare employment requirements
• Must be dependable and able to maintain consistent attendance
• Must be able to safely perform the physical responsibilities of working with young children

Why Join DCA?

Apply today and come be part of the DCA family!

$500 Hiring Bonus | Full-Time Position | 3-Year-Old Classroom

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

At Delaware Christian Academy, we want our staff to feel supported, valued, and part of something meaningful. We are a Christ-centered preschool community that believes in loving our students well, supporting our families, and helping children build a strong foundation for their future.
If you are someone who walks into a classroom and thinks, “This is exactly where I’m supposed to be,” we would love to meet you!

Company Description

At Delaware Christian Academy, we want our staff to feel supported, valued, and part of something meaningful. We are a Christ-centered preschool community that believes in loving our students well, supporting our families, and helping children build a strong foundation for their future.\nIf you are someone who walks into a classroom and thinks, “This is exactly where I’m supposed to be,” we would love to meet you!