Little Luminaries Prep is seeking a passionate, experienced, and nurturing educator to join our founding team! This is a unique opportunity to help build a boutique preparatory preschool from the ground up while making a lasting impact on the lives of young learners.
Our mission is to create a warm, modern learning environment where children are encouraged to Learn Grow Shine Succeed every day.
About the Position
As our Lead Preschool Teacher (Group Supervisor), you will lead a preschool classroom, create engaging learning experiences, build strong relationships with families, and help establish the culture of Little Luminaries Prep.
We’re looking for someone who is organized, creative, dependable, and genuinely loves working with young children.
Responsibilities
- Plan and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans aligned with Pennsylvania Early Learning Standards.
- Create a safe, engaging, and nurturing classroom environment.
- Foster children’s social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development.
- Build positive relationships with children and families.
- Maintain daily communication with families through Brightwheel.
- Complete observations, assessments, and required documentation.
- Supervise classroom routines and transitions.
- Maintain classroom organization, cleanliness, and safety.
- Ensure compliance with all Pennsylvania DHS licensing regulations.
- Collaborate with administration and support staff.
- Help create a positive school culture as a founding team member.
Qualifications
Required
- Must meet Pennsylvania Group Supervisor qualifications.
- Experience teaching preschool-aged children (3–5 years old).
- Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance.
- Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check.
- FBI Fingerprint Clearance.
- CPR & First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain before employment).
Preferred
- CDA, Associate’s Degree, or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
- Experience using Brightwheel or similar childcare management software.
We’re Looking For Someone Who Is
✔ Warm and nurturing
✔ Dependable and professional
✔ Organized and detail-oriented
✔ Creative and engaging
✔ Strong communicator
✔ Passionate about early childhood education
✔ Excited to help build a brand-new preschool
What We Offer
- Annual salary of $38,000–$42,000, based on experience and qualifications.
- Small class sizes.
- Beautiful boutique preschool environment.
- Supportive leadership.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Growth opportunities as our preschool expands.
- The opportunity to help shape the vision of Little Luminaries Prep from the very beginning.
Schedule
Full-Time
Monday–Friday
Typical hours between 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM (schedule may vary slightly based on program needs).
Pay: $38,000.00 - $42,000.00 per year
Application Question(s):
- Do you currently meet Pennsylvania DHS Group Supervisor qualifications?
- Are you CPR and First Aid certified, or willing to obtain certification before your first day?
- Will you have all required Pennsylvania childcare clearances before your start date?
- Why do you want to work at Little Luminaries Prep, and what excites you most about helping build a new preschool?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Preschool Teaching: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
