Lead Preschool Teacher

Imaginative Beginnings Early Learning Center•Northwood, OH

12d•$14 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Imaginative Beginnings- Northwood is seeking a full-time Lead Preschool Teacher to guide and support children as they prepare for Kindergarten. This role is ideal for an educator who enjoys creating engaging learning experiences, values play-based learning, and wants a stable, consistent schedule in a supportive early childhood environment. Most positions follow a typical daytime schedule (ex: 8:00am–5:00pm) within our center hours of 5:30am–5:30pm. 🌱 About Our Preschool Program Serving preschool-aged children preparing for Kindergarten Reggio-inspired & play-based philosophy Focus on early literacy, social-emotional development, and curiosity-driven learning Collaborative team environment with supportive leadership

Requirements

At least 18 years of age
High school diploma or equivalent
Willingness to complete required trainings (CPR, First Aid, AED, Child Abuse Prevention)

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
Previous preschool or Pre-K classroom experience
Familiarity with early learning standards and Kindergarten readiness
Strong organizational and communication skills

Responsibilities

Plan and implement developmentally appropriate preschool curriculum
Create engaging lesson plans that support early literacy, math, and social-emotional skills
Maintain a safe, structured, and nurturing classroom
Observe, assess, and document children’s growth and readiness for Kindergarten
Communicate regularly with families and build strong partnerships
Maintain required classroom records (attendance, lesson plans, daily reports)
Support Step Up To Quality standards and licensing requirements
Coordinate age-appropriate field trips and special classroom events
Collaborate with team members to ensure consistent program quality