Lead Teacher

The Lead Teacher will instruct children in activities designed to positively promote social, physical, and intellectual growth while providing a safe and comfortable environment where children can have the opportunity to develop the necessary cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills that will aid in success in their educational future.

Benefits include:

• Year-Round Pay – Receive your regular wages during the summer months!
• Paid Time off, in addition to paid holidays.
• Company-paid dental, vision and life insurance for full-time employees
• Medical and supplemental benefits at affordable costs for full-time employees
• 25% discount on childcare for staff, and an additional 10% sibling discount

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Implement the CDC-selected curriculum, including Creative Curriculum, to support children’s learning and development.
• Create and implement engaging lesson plans and play-based learning experiences that support intentional learning.
• Foster a classroom environment with consistent, high-quality verbal interaction and engagement with children throughout the day.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to ensure positive, consistent interactions and classroom practices.
• Manage daily classroom routines such as learning activities, meals, bathroom breaks, and transitions as opportunities for meaningful interaction.
• Prepare and submit weekly lesson plans to the Center Director with all required components.
• Observe and document children’s developmental progress using Teaching Strategies GOLD (TSG) and maintain accurate child assessments.
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding their child’s development, progress, and classroom experiences.
• Utilize brain-based strategies and classroom management techniques to support self-regulation and positive behaviors.
• Apply CLASS-based interaction strategies to promote high-quality teacher-child interactions.
• Support early literacy and language development through reading, writing, and classroom learning activities.
• Participate in classroom observations and professional discussions focused on continuous improvement.
• Ensure the health, safety, and supervision of children at all times.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom environment.
• Participate in family engagement activities, including home visits and parent-teacher conferences as required by program guidelines.
• Communicate developmental or behavioral concerns to the Center Director when appropriate.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or associate degree in E.C.E. may qualify depending on the program.
• PA teacher certification is required for certain programs.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working directly with children
• Superior decision-making, problem-solving, time management, and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time throughout the day with intermittent periods of sitting, walking, and occasional bending
• Frequent to occasional lifting of children and/or objects up to 50 pounds
• Dexterity requirements range from coordinated movements of fingers and hands to simple movement of feet, legs, and torso as necessary to carry out job duties

At Child Development Centers Inc., we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Child Development Centers Inc. believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees are critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.