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Lead Qualified Pre-K Teacher - $1,500 Sign On Bonus

$1,000 per month

Chesterbrook Academy

Spring Education Group’s Early Childhood Education Division includes nearly 150 schools offering services from infant care through Pre-K/K programs, as well as summer camp and after-school programs . Our locations span a nationwide geographic footprint and a diverse array of pedagogical approaches — including our proprietary that draws from the collective expertise of renowned early-age educators such as Dewey, Piaget and Vygotsky; Montessori schools that embrace both accredited Montessori methods – (Association Montessori Internationale ) and (American Montessori Society); and progressive language immersion programs in Mandarin and Spanish.

Chesterbrook Academy is seeking an enthusiastic Lead Qualified Pre-K Teacher to join our growing preschool community! Our goal is to inspire curiosity, independence, and a lifelong love of learning in every child.

As a Pre-K Teacher , you’ll have the opportunity to:

  • Create an engaging classroom where children can explore, question, and discover.
  • Design hands-on lessons that prepare students for kindergarten and beyond.
  • Foster strong relationships with families through communication and collaboration.
  • Support each child’s social, emotional, and academic growth.

Requirements

  • Must be at least 19 years of age and meet state licensing requirements.
  • CDA OR at least 60 semester hours with 6 credits in Child Development, Child Care required OR AA degree OR Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education required
  • Prior experience in a licensed childcare center.
  • A passion for early childhood education and helping children learn and grow
  • Ability to work collaboratively with a team and build a positive classroom environment
  • Authorization to work in the United States

Why Join Chesterbrook Academy:

  • Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
  • Ongoing professional development and growth opportunities
  • Supportive, collaborative culture focused on excellence in early education
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance and much more!

If you’re ready to make an impact in the lives of young children, and to help us continue developing the best schools and educators in America— apply today!

Signing Bonus: This position is eligible for a signing bonus totaling $1,500 paid in
installments as follows: $1,000 after 90 days of employment and $500 after 6 months of
employment. All bonus payments are subject to standard tax withholdings.

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.

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