Child Care Teacher — Preschool/PreK Classroom

Kiddie Academy of Harrisburg, PA•Harrisburg, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Preschool/Pre-K Teacher, you will create a safe, engaging, structured classroom where children ages 3 to 5 can learn through play, hands-on activities, conversation, routines, and positive guidance. You will help children build early literacy, math, social-emotional, problem-solving, independence, and classroom-readiness skills using our Life Essentials curriculum. As a Keystone STARS 3 facility, we value quality early learning, strong family communication, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

A caring, dependable educator who genuinely enjoys working with preschool-aged children.
Someone creative, patient, flexible, and able to keep children engaged in a busy classroom environment.
A strong communicator who can partner with families and work well with a co-teacher.
High school diploma or GED required.
Ability to obtain required PA clearances, including State Police, Child Abuse, NSOR, and FBI Fingerprinting.
Ability to supervise children actively, sit on the floor, move around the classroom, and lift up to 40 lbs. as needed.

Nice To Haves

CDA, Associate’s, or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Teaching Certification is strongly preferred.
Experience in a licensed childcare center, preschool classroom, or early learning environment is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan and lead developmentally appropriate preschool activities using Kiddie Academy Curriculum that support early literacy, math, science, art, music, movement, and social-emotional growth.
Create a warm, structured classroom where children feel safe, respected, engaged, and excited to learn.
Support classroom routines, transitions, group time, centers, outdoor play, meals, rest time, and self-help skills.
Use positive guidance to help children build emotional regulation, independence, cooperation, and friendship skills.
Observe children’s progress and communicate with families through thoughtful updates and professional conversations.
Maintain a clean, organized, safe classroom that meets PA childcare licensing, health, and safety standards.
Work closely with your co-teacher and leadership team to provide a consistent, high-quality preschool experience every day.

Benefits

Competitive pay based on experience, education, and classroom leadership/management ability
Monday-Friday schedule with no weekends
Paid clearances
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Generous PTO and wellness days
Telehealth benefits
Childcare employee discount
CDA credential support and paid professional development
Supplemental insurance options
Supportive leadership and promote-from-within culture
Keystone STARS 3 quality environment
Meaningful work helping children prepare for kindergarten