Lead Teacher New 129 Knobb Hill Road, Mooresville, NC 28117

129 Knobb Hill Road, Mooresville, NC 28117 Who Are We at J-Bear CDC? Our 4-star rated Child Development Center offers loving care for your infants and toddlers. With skill building exercises and age-specific activities focusing on motor skills development, your child receives a solid foundation for preschool.Our top-rated Preschool, After School and Summer School Age programs prepare your child for academic success. We offer lessons focused on mathematics, science, and the arts for a well-rounded learning experience.We use Letterland to prepare our rising 4- and 5-year-olds for kindergarten.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As an educator,you’llcreate a safe, engaging classroom where children grow, learn, and build confidence each day. Through curriculum implementation, positive guidance, and strong partnerships with families and your team,you’lldeliverconsistent, high-quality early learning experience.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Create a safe, nurturing classroom environment and ensure compliance with safety and ratio requirements Lead activities that support children’s learning and development Provide active supervision and guide behavior through positive reinforcement Support daily routines, including meals, naps, and transitions Observe, document, and share student progress with families Collaborate with your team to deliver consistent, high-quality classroom experience Each day is an opportunity to positivelyimpacta child’s growth and early learning experience.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We’reseeking educators who are committed, collaborative, and motivated to make a difference in early childhood education. You’llbe a great fit if you: Bring a genuine passion for working with young children Build strong, trusting relationships with children, families, and team members Embrace learning, feedback, and ongoing professional growth Show up reliable, prepared, and ready to contribute each day Adapt easily in a dynamic, fast-paced classroom environment Create inclusive, welcoming spaces where every child feels valued Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent (GED)required. Degree in Early Childhood Education ora relatedfield preferred. Minimum 1–2 years of teaching experience in a preschool or early childhood setting preferred. Knowledge of state licensing requirements and classroom compliance expectations. Must meet all state-specific education, certification (including CPR/First Aid, whererequired), licensing, and regulatory requirements, including the ability to pass a background check and complete ongoing professional development. Strong communicationand interpersonal skills, with the ability to build andmaintainpositive relationships with children, families, and team members. Must be at least 18 years of age

WHATYOU’LL GET

Competitive pay Paid time off (PTO)and holiday pay Discounted childcare Optiontopurchasevarious voluntary insurance plans 401(k) options Ongoing leadership development and career growth opportunities Voluntary Self-Identification For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file. As set forth in J-Bear Child Development Center’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. 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