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Preschool Lead Teacher

$19 - $22 per hour

Toddler Town Children’s Learning Academy

Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discounts Free food & snacks Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Training & development Tuition assistance Vision insurance Lead Preschool Teacher – $19–$22/hr – No Weekends – Childcare Discount Toddler Town Children\'s Learning Academy Quick Job Details Position: Lead Preschool Teacher Pay: $19–$25/hr (based on experience) Schedule: Monday–Friday, Full-Time Location: Toddler Town Start Date: Hiring Immediately Benefits: PTO, Paid Holidays, Childcare Discount, Paid Training, Meals Provided Work Environment: Supportive team, collaborative culture, advancement opportunities Join Our Team Toddler Town is seeking a passionate and dedicated Lead Preschool Teacher. If you love working with young children and creating a nurturing, engaging classroom, we want to hear from you. You will guide activities, support developmental milestones, and foster curiosity, creativity, and confidence in preschoolers. We value energy, patience, creativity, and a genuine love for children. Benefits & Work Environment Supportive team and collaborative culture Comprehensive benefits including health insurance and retirement options Child care discount for employees Paid professional development and training Meals provided during working hours PTO and paid holidays No weekends Advancement opportunities About Our School At Toddler Town, we provide a nurturing and stimulating environment where children explore, learn, and grow. We emphasize strong relationships, individualized support, and developmentally appropriate learning. Our educators work closely with families to encourage social, emotional, and academic growth. If you are passionate about early childhood education, we invite you to join our team. Responsibilities Create a safe and engaging classroom environment Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans Support cognitive, physical, and social-emotional development Use play-based learning to encourage creativity Plan arts, music, storytelling, and outdoor activities Observe and document children’s progress Communicate with parents about milestones Collaborate with staff to enhance learning Maintain licensing and safety standards Foster a positive, inclusive classroom Qualifications Passion for early childhood education Experience as a preschool or daycare teacher preferred Knowledge of standards and requirements of the National Association for the Education of Young Children Experience using the curriculum from Teaching Strategies in classroom instruction CDA or Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred (or equivalent experience) Strong communication and classroom management skills Patience, empathy, and creativity CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain) Don’t Meet Every Qualification? We still encourage you to apply. We value dedication, reliability, and a genuine love for working with children. Equal Opportunity Employer Toddler Town is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and provide equal consideration for all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Toddler Town Children’s Learning Academy

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