Job Overview
Little Lights Childcare Center is seeking a passionate, dependable, and nurturing Lead Preschool Teacher to join our growing faith-based preschool community. This role is ideal for an experienced early childhood educator who is dedicated to creating a positive learning environment where children can thrive academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually.
As a Lead Teacher, you will be responsible for planning and implementing engaging classroom activities, fostering meaningful relationships with children and families, and helping create a safe and enriching environment for children ages 2–5. The ideal candidate is a team player, strong classroom leader, and enthusiastic about helping build a growing preschool from the ground up.
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday, between the hours of 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Responsibilities
- Create and maintain a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment for preschool-aged children.
- Plan and implement age-appropriate lessons, activities, and learning experiences that support children's development.
- Foster children's social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and spiritual growth through intentional teaching and positive guidance.
- Build positive relationships with children, families, and fellow staff members.
- Observe, assess, and document children's progress and developmental milestones.
- Maintain classroom organization, cleanliness, and compliance with licensing requirements.
- Ensure children's health, safety, and well-being at all times.
- Communicate regularly with families regarding their child's development and classroom activities.
- Collaborate with leadership and fellow teachers to create a positive school culture.
- Support school events, family engagement activities, and center-wide initiatives.
- Model professionalism, kindness, patience, and strong leadership within the classroom.
Qualifications
- Minimum 24 ECE (Early Childhood Education) units required.
- Experience working with preschool-aged children (ages 2–5).
- Current CPR and First Aid Certification (or ability to obtain prior to employment).
- Ability to successfully pass all required background clearances.
- Strong understanding of child development and developmentally appropriate practices.
- Excellent communication, classroom management, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while leading a classroom effectively.
- Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field preferred.
Faith and Culture
Little Lights Childcare Center is a faith-based preschool that incorporates Christian values into its program and culture. We welcome applicants who can support and uphold the center's mission, demonstrate integrity, kindness, compassion, and respect for others, and contribute positively to a faith-centered learning environment.
Why Join Little Lights?
- Opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of young children and their families.
- Join a growing preschool where your ideas, leadership, and contributions truly matter.
- Help shape the culture and future of a new and expanding organization.
- Work in a supportive, family-oriented environment that values collaboration and professional growth.
- Be part of a mission-driven team where faith and learning grow together.
- Opportunities for advancement as the center continues to expand.
If you are passionate about early childhood education and excited about helping build something meaningful from the ground up, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
