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Lead Teacher - Rockville

CompanyCircle of Friends Child Development Center
LocationFairfield
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 16, 2026
About The Company
Pre-School and Daycare Center.
About the Role

Description

Circle of Friends is a privately owned child care center seeking to hire early childhood professionals.


Our Core Values

  • Friendly and Fun Environment
  • Respectful and Responsive Environment
  • Integrity is at the core and woven into every aspect of our program
  • Environments are welcoming, beautiful, and engaging
  • Nurturing environment where children develop a sense of trust and security
  • Dedicated to providing high-quality care and education
  • Service - Every child and family deserves excellence


Benefits - Full-Time Employees

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental/Vision insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Birthday Off

We have a tight-knit team of early childhood professionals, and we want to hire YOU to join our team if you are inspired by Excellence! We are seeking Preschool and Toddler Teachers for

Monday through Friday, full-time and part-time.


We hire for ATTITUDE, not necessarily aptitude. We will train you to excel in a childcare
environment if you have the passion to do so! So even if you don’t meet all the requirements
listed above, still consider applying if you’re a bright, motivated, loving, positive person who
wants to be a part of a winning team and make a difference in the lives of children and families.


EOE


**must meet requirements and sign-on bonus agreement

Requirements

The ideal candidate meets the following requirements:
• THE DESIRE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE in the lives of others
• Minimum of 1 year experience working in a child care center.

Must have a minimum of at least 24 units in ECE/Child Development including core
courses and at least (3) units in infant/toddler care
and two (2) adult supervision units,
• Experience with Quality Care is a plus!
• A professional, positive attitude
• Classroom duties include but aren't limited to: helping children with eating,
diapering/toileting, cleaning, keeping a clean and safe room, keeping a Quality Care
compliant classroom, keeping appropriate logs, and making sure everything is in
compliance with Circle of Friends as well as with Community Care License.

• Able to stand for long periods, frequently walking, sitting on the floor, and playing
with children, being able to lift up to a 40 lb. child in an emergency situation. You must
be able to get up off the floor and stand up quickly. This is a physically ACTIVE role.
• A loving demeanor with children!
• Classroom experience, and CPR certification.
• All candidates must pass the national criminal background check.
• Fluency and clear communication in English. Must be able to communicate with other
staff and parents clearly in both verbal and written form.

Key Skills
Early childhood educationInfant and toddler careClassroom managementChild developmentCPR certificationCommunicationPatienceSafety complianceRecord keepingDiaperingToileting assistanceTeamworkPositive attitude
Categories
EducationSocial Services
Benefits
401(k) matchingDental insuranceVision insuranceHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offProfessional development assistancePaid holidaysBirthday off
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Lead Teacher is responsible for providing high-quality care and education while maintaining a safe, clean, and compliant classroom environment. Duties include supervising children, assisting with daily hygiene needs, and maintaining accurate logs in accordance with licensing standards.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$52,000 - $56,160
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
7
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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