Preschool Lead Teacher

Job Overview

The Preschool Lead Teacher plans and leads a supportive classroom for children ages 3–5. This role combines preschool teaching, early childhood education, and childcare with observation, family communication, and classroom management. The teacher works collaboratively with classroom assistants and supports children’s development through purposeful activities and consistent routines.

Responsibilities

• Create and carry out lesson plans aligned with children’s developmental needs and DRDP measurements.
• Observe and assess children using the DRDP tool, recording daily anecdotal notes to inform planning.
• Maintain an organized classroom, plan ahead, and guide classroom assistants.
• Communicate with families and conduct parent-teacher conferences twice a year.
• Support toilet learning by developing and following an individual plan.
• Follow applicable mandated reporting laws and maintain current first aid and CPR practices.

Your impact: Thoughtful observations and developmentally aligned lessons help children build skills while giving families useful insight into their progress.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching or working with children ages 3–5; preschool teaching experience is relevant.
• Knowledge of early childhood education, childcare, and childhood development.
• Experience with the Frog Street curriculum and DRDP assessment is preferred.
• Ability to communicate respectfully with a diverse range of children and families.
• Positive, organized team player who plans ahead and can manage classroom assistance.
• Knowledge of mandated reporting laws; first aid and CPR qualifications are required.
• Child Development units and/or permit.

Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person