Preschool Lead Teacher

About Rising Scholars Early Learning Academy

Rising Scholars Early Learning Academy is dedicated to growing the whole child through meaningful early childhood experiences and high-quality instruction. Our curriculum focuses on physical, social-emotional, cognitive, and creative development while helping children build a strong academic foundation for lifelong success. We are committed to creating nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environments where children thrive.

Position Overview

Rising Scholars Early Learning Academy seeks an experienced, credentialed Preschool Lead Teacher who brings purposeful lesson planning, strong classroom management, and warm family relationships to daily practice. You will lead a developmentally appropriate classroom that supports social-emotional growth, independence, and kindergarten readiness.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED and an earned Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. A plan to pursue a CDA does not meet this posting’s minimum credential requirement.
• At least 2 years of experience in an accredited child care facility, with demonstrated ability to plan activities, supervise children, and guide a classroom.
• Meet Pennsylvania education, experience, and documentation requirements for the assigned Group Supervisor or Assistant Group Supervisor classification. Classification and eligibility will be verified before placement.
• Ability to implement age-appropriate lesson plans, use positive guidance, document observations, and communicate professionally with families and colleagues.
• Ability to satisfy all required Pennsylvania clearances, health documentation, and training requirements before beginning duties that require them.
• Current pediatric First Aid/CPR certification, or willingness to obtain required certification before performing duties that require it.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or a related field.
• Preschool classroom leadership experience and familiarity with Creative Curriculum, child assessments, and kindergarten readiness.
• Experience mentoring assistants or aides and using ProCare or a similar child care communication system.

What You Will Do:

• Plan and implement Creative Curriculum lessons and hands-on experiences that support language, early literacy, mathematics, physical development, and social-emotional skills through play.
• Provide active supervision, maintain required ratios, and use consistent, positive guidance to build a safe, supportive classroom.
• Lead and collaborate with assistants, aides, and volunteers. Share daily expectations and coordinate lesson planning, classroom routines, and transitions.
• Observe and document children’s progress; complete developmental assessments and progress reports twice yearly and participate in parent conferences.
• Build respectful relationships with families and communicate about children’s learning, needs, and daily experiences through approved RS systems.
• Maintain accurate attendance, incident/accident, meal, medication, and assessment records as required by your role and RS procedures.
• Follow health, hygiene, allergy, emergency, and mandated reporting procedures. Report hazards and protect confidential child and family information.
• Keep the classroom and materials clean and organized. Complete assigned nap-time cleaning while maintaining supervision, classroom closing tasks, and opening/closing duties as assigned.

What Successful Teaching Looks Like:

You arrive prepared, engage children throughout the day, adapt instruction to their needs, and follow through on documentation. You model calm guidance, communicate reliably, and help your classroom team maintain consistent routines.

How to Apply:

Apply through our online application form using the link below. Select Preschool Lead Teacher as the position of interest and provide a complete employment history, including dates, age groups served, and responsibilities.

Apply Now — RS Employee Application (copy and paste the url to apply directly) - https://apps.docusign.com/webforms/us/9366f2a4b61fb11f9d1325cc7378f475

Be prepared to provide your resume, CDA credential, any degree/transcripts, and examples of your preschool lesson planning and classroom leadership experience. Credentials and experience will be verified during the hiring process. Please apply only if you meet the required qualifications listed in this posting.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• accredited child care: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person