Lead Teacher- PA

Children of America • Warminster Township, PA

20d • $18 - $21

About The Position

Children of America (COA), a nationally accredited preschool with more than 65 locations across 18 states, is hiring a Lead Teacher. COA serves children from 6 weeks to 12 years across Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Pre-K, Before & After Care, and Summer Camp programs. The role is part of a supportive team of educators and offers opportunities for professional growth. It interacts daily with children, parents, management, and teaching staff to support a collaborative, positive learning environment.

The Lead Teacher carries out daily lesson plans and leads classroom instruction using COA’s Mind and Body Matters curriculum. The teacher helps create a safe, structured, and positive learning environment, communicates professionally with families and colleagues, and uses technology to document and deliver child progress reports. The role calls for empathy, age-appropriate expectations, creativity, passion, and engagement.

The position requires at least an associate degree in Early Childhood Education, at least two years of experience in a licensed childcare setting, CPR and First Aid certification, and compliance with all state licensing requirements. Candidates should have strong organizational and decision-making skills, relationship-building abilities, adaptability, and a commitment to professional growth.

The listed hourly pay range is $17.50–$21.00. Final compensation depends on experience, skills, location, and internal equity; the role may also be eligible for performance-based incentives or other benefits. Job offers are contingent on a successful background check and submission of required state documents. Children of America is an equal opportunity employer and may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

Requirements

• At least an associate degree in Early Childhood Education.
• At least 2 years of experience in a licensed childcare setting.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Meet all state licensing requirements.
• Strong organizational and decision-making skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and staff.
• Flexible and adaptable in challenging situations.
• Commitment to professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily lesson plans.
• Help create a safe, structured, and positive learning environment.
• Communicate professionally with parents, children, and team members.
• Use technology to document and deliver child progress reports.
• Show empathy toward children’s emotions and parents’ needs.
• Set age-appropriate expectations for children.
• Lead classroom instruction using COA’s Mind and Body Matters curriculum.
• Work collaboratively with children, parents, management, and teaching staff.

Benefits

• Internal career advancement opportunities
• 50% employee childcare discount
• Educational assistance and T.E.A.C.H. scholarship partnerships
• Employee referral bonuses and recognition programs
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Accident insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Paid holidays
• Potential performance-based incentives or other benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree