Lead Educator

Huffman Family Brands•Severna Park, MD

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is designed for top-performing educators who are ready to expand their impact beyond the classroom and learn key aspects of leadership in Early Childhood Education. It offers a career pathway for those ready to grow into leadership roles, providing hands-on experience in coaching, safety, and school operations while still teaching. Celebree invests in employee growth and development, offering a culture that supports personal and professional advancement.

Requirements

Preschool Lead: 90 clock hours in Child Development and Curriculum Planning.
Preschool Lead: 1 year of experience in a licensed preschool classroom (may be replaced by 1 year of college (30 semester hours) or a combination of classroom experience & college hours).
Preschool Lead: 9 clock hours of training in communicating with staff, parents, and the public.
Infant/Toddler Lead: 90 clock hours in Child Development and Curriculum Planning plus 45 clock hours of Infant/Toddler Training OR 90 clock hours Infant/Toddler Child Development and Curriculum.
Infant/Toddler Lead: 9 clock hours of training in communicating with staff, parents, and the public (if candidate has had no college coursework).
School Age Lead: 45 clock hours Child Development (birth through school-age).
School Age Lead: 45 clock hours Curriculum for School Age Care.
School Age Lead: 9 clock hours of training in communicating with staff, parents, and the public.
School Age Lead: 400 hours of experience with School children or 1 year of college (30 semester hours) will be given consideration on a case by case basis.

Nice To Haves

AA or BA in early childhood education preferred for Preschool Lead.
AA or BA in an unrelated field + the above requirements preferred for Preschool Lead.
AA degree (or college credit equivalent) in Early Childhood Education or higher is preferred for Infant/Toddler Lead.
AA (or credit equivalent) degree in Elementary Education, Psychology, Child Development, Family Studies or a similar discipline for School Age Lead.

Responsibilities

Lead a classroom that delivers a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment.
Create and implement dynamic, age-appropriate lesson plans aligned with Celebree curriculum.
Manage smooth and effective transitions and routines.
Maintain classroom compliance with MSDE-OCC regulations and brand standards.
Build strong relationships with families through clear, positive communication.
Learn how to support daily school operations and transitions, ensuring safety and supervision.
Identify opportunities for improvement within your classroom and others you may coach.
Assist leadership in maintaining compliance, safety, and consistency.
Step in as a leader of the building when needed.
Complete Celebree Careers Pathway Program.