Lead Educator

Huffman Family Brands•Perry Hall, MD

20h•Onsite

About The Position

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 leadership in Early Childhood Education. It offers elevated compensation, a clear path into leadership roles (OSM, Director, beyond), and the opportunity to learn school operations while still teaching. The role provides hands-on experience in coaching, safety, and school operations, and is part of a culture that invests in growth and development. At Celebree School, the mission is to protect, educate, and nurture children, fostering growth for both children and staff through mutual learning and development.

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
Infant/Toddler Lead: 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
AA or BA in an unrelated field + the above requirements
AA degree (or college credit equivalent) in Early Childhood Education or higher 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