Stepping Stones Preschool at Westfield Elementary School
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–3:00 PM
Calendar: Follows the School District Calendar
Stepping Stones Preschool is seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and experienced Pre-K Counts Lead Teacher to join our team at Westfield Elementary School.
We are looking for an educator who is passionate about early childhood education and understands that a successful Pre-K classroom should be engaging, nurturing, organized, and fun. The ideal candidate will bring energy and creativity into the classroom while maintaining the structure and professionalism required of a Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts program.
Pennsylvania Pre-K–Grade 3 certification or comparable certification/credential preferred, or a Bachelor’s degree that meets applicable Pre-K Counts requirements
Creative Curriculum experience is required
Knowledge of Pennsylvania childcare licensing and early childhood education requirements
Experience working with preschool-aged children
Strong classroom management, organizational, and communication skills
Comfortable using technology for family communication, documentation, and classroom engagement
Professional, personable, energetic, and comfortable interacting with current and prospective families
Plan and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons using Creative Curriculum
Create a warm, interactive classroom where children are encouraged to explore, communicate, build independence, and develop a love of learning
Complete required observations, assessments, lesson plans, and Pre-K Counts documentation
Maintain classroom practices that meet Pre-K Counts and Pennsylvania childcare licensing requirements
Monitor children's developmental and academic progress and communicate regularly with families
Maintain an organized, safe, clean, and welcoming classroom
Collaborate with teaching assistants, administrators, families, school personnel, and other professionals supporting students
Participate in required professional development, trainings, meetings, and program activities
Assist program as it undergoes STARS rating
Stepping Stones utilizes Procare and other engagement platforms to maintain strong communication with our families. The Lead Teacher will be expected to:
Use Procare consistently for classroom and family communication
Share appropriate classroom updates, activities, reminders, photos, and important information
Maintain timely and professional communication with families
Help create an environment where families feel informed, welcomed, and connected to their child's school experience
Our teachers play an important role in helping their school grow. This position will also assist with marketing, enrollment, and community outreach efforts, including:
Helping promote Stepping Stones Preschool through approved social media content
Capturing and sharing engaging classroom activities and special events for marketing purposes, while following all privacy and photo-permission requirements
Assisting with vendor fairs, community events, open houses, family events, and enrollment activities
Representing Stepping Stones Preschool professionally and enthusiastically within the Westfield community
Helping showcase what makes our classrooms and programs special to prospective families
Supporting enrollment initiatives and helping build positive relationships with current and prospective families
We want someone who does more than simply teach a lesson. Our ideal teacher engages children, builds relationships with families, brings learning to life, and takes pride in helping their school succeed.
This position is ideal for an educator who is creative, dependable, personable, organized, and excited to be an active part of both the classroom and the larger Stepping Stones community.
Compensation: Competitive and based on education, certification, credentials, and experience.
Stepping Stones Preschool is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a positive, professional, and supportive environment for our children, families, and staff.
