Preschool Lead Teacher
$19 - $22 per hourToddler 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.
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