Preschool Teacher - Active Learning Centers, Emmaus

Job Description

Job Description

Active Learning Centers is an award-winning, family-owned childcare organization looking for an
educated, dedicated, and passionate early-learning professiona l to join our Preschool, 3 years old. 

We believe the early years are some of the most important years in a child’s development. Our teachers do much more than supervise children—they teach, inspire, encourage, guide, and help children become confident, capable learners.

We are looking for an educator who understands early childhood development and is passionate about creating meaningful learning experiences for children ages 3–4. Someone who believes children learn best when they are actively engaged, moving, exploring, creating, asking questions, solving problems, and having fun.

At Active Learning Centers, you will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact every day while working in a nurturing, active, screen-free, and family-oriented environment.

We love what we do, and we love having fun while doing it!

Full-Time Teacher Positions Available

Competitive Teacher Pay: $18–$20/hour , based on education and experience.

Bachelor’s degree in an education-related field required, with 3 years of experience preferred.

All applicants must be at least 18 years of age and successfully complete required background clearances.

Full-Time Teacher Benefits Include:

• Paid Time Off
  • 3 personal days upon hire
  • 1 week vacation with accrual beginning upon hire
• Health Benefits
• 401K with 3% employer match
• Discounted childcare
• Free Martial Arts training

About Active Learning Centers

At Active Learning Centers, we believe children deserve teachers who
believe in them, push them to grow, and inspire them to become a better version of themselves.

Our teachers create an atmosphere that combines learning, leadership, movement, creativity, and fun. We get to know every child as an individual, understand what motivates them, and create experiences that challenge them to grow while making them feel supported and successful.

Our classrooms are active learning environments where children can run, play, explore, create, problem-solve, and develop important life skills.

We value educators who bring energy and enthusiasm to their classrooms while maintaining high standards for safety, learning, character, and professionalism.

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Your Responsibilities

As a Preschool Teacher, you will:

• Develop and implement an engaging, developmentally appropriate educational program for children ages 3–4
• Create and follow thoughtful lesson plans and structured daily schedules
• Design hands-on learning experiences that support children's cognitive, social, emotional, physical, and language development
• Use a variety of teaching strategies, including storytelling, educational play, exploration, movement, music, and creative experiences
• Provide opportunities for children to build independence, problem-solving skills, confidence, and positive relationships
• Observe children and use those observations to support individual growth and development
• Teach and reinforce positive behavior, responsibility, respect, and safe choices
• Encourage children to interact, collaborate, communicate, and work as a team
• Support children's artistic, creative, and practical abilities through meaningful, hands-on experiences
• Provide daily outdoor play and gross-motor opportunities
• Maintain an active, engaging, and well-organized classroom environment
• Communicate consistently and professionally with parents and families
• Collaborate with fellow educators and leadership to provide a consistent experience for children
• Maintain a clean, organized classroom consistent with health and safety expectations
• Participate in staff meetings, training, and ongoing professional development

Do You Have?

We are looking for an educator who has:

• A genuine passion for
  early childhood education and child development
• An Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree in Education or a related field (required)
• Experience working with preschool children
• A strong understanding of early childhood development and developmentally appropriate practice
• Excellent communication and instructional skills
• The ability to create engaging, hands-on learning experiences
• A calm, positive, and nurturing approach to guiding children's behavior
• Reliability, maturity, professionalism, and a strong work ethic
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• A balance of creativity, organization, initiative, and practical problem-solving
• A desire to continually learn, grow, and become a better educator

If you are an educated early-learning professional who wants to make a difference in the lives of young children, we want to meet you!

Join the Active Learning Centers family TODAY!