Preschool Lead Teacher
About The Position
The Malvern School is seeking a career-oriented Lead Teacher for its Preschool classroom at The Malvern School of Malvern. This full-time, Monday-through-Friday role plans, supervises, and implements an early childhood education program in keeping with school policies and the school’s philosophy. The teacher maintains a safe, healthy, and educational classroom environment and communicates regularly with parents, in person and through technology, to meet or exceed their expectations. The Malvern School provides innovative programming and follows a child-centered philosophy. Its curriculum is designed to meet or exceed National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) standards. The school emphasizes health and safety, well-trained teachers, quality teaching materials, and developmentally appropriate, challenging curriculum. It promotes teamwork, a professional atmosphere, professional development, and opportunities for career advancement.
Requirements
- Meet one of the following qualification pathways: a bachelor's degree in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education, or a human services field; a bachelor's degree with 30 credit hours in one of those fields and one year of experience with children; an associate's degree in one of those fields and two years of experience with children; or an associate's degree with 30 credit hours in one of those fields and three years of experience with children.
- Be highly motivated and career-oriented, with a passion for early childhood education.
Responsibilities
- Plan, supervise, and implement an early childhood education program in accordance with school policies and The Malvern School philosophy.
- Maintain a safe, healthy, and educational environment for the class.
- Communicate regularly with parents, in person and through technology, to meet or exceed their expectations.
Benefits
- 60% childcare discount for all employees
- Greater latitude in designing creative curriculum
- Company-paid training for CPR, First Aid, and more
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
- 401(k)
- Holiday pay, including a week-long paid Winter Holiday break
- Paid time off
- Unlimited referral bonuses
- Tuition reimbursement
- Ongoing professional development
- Opportunities for career advancement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
