Lead Educator

Huffman Family Brands•Pasadena, MD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Welcome to Celebree! Where Top Talented Teachers Become Leaders. At every Celebree School, our mission is to protect, educate, and nurture the children in our care. We are a place where we grow people BIG and small—and this role is designed for those ready to do both. This is a career pathway role for a top-performing educator who is ready to expand their impact beyond the classroom and learn key aspects of what it means to be a leader in Early Childhood Education. This role offers elevated compensation for top talent, a clear path into leadership roles (OSM, Director, beyond), the opportunity to learn school operations while still teaching, hands-on experience in coaching, safety, and school operations, and is part of a culture that invests in your growth and development.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Those with an AA or BA in early childhood education or an AA or BA in an unrelated field + the above requirements preferred.
AA degree (or college credit equivalent) in Early Childhood Education or higher is preferred.
AA(or credit equivalent) degree in Elementary Education, Psychology, Child Development, Family Studies or a similar discipline.

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