Future Opportunities- Preschool Teacher and Assistant Teacher

Spring Education Group • Philadelphia, PA

20d • $16 - $18

About The Position

Spring Education Group’s Early Childhood Education Division operates nearly 150 schools offering programs from infant care through Pre-K/K, along with summer camp and after-school programs. Its schools use a range of educational approaches, including the proprietary Links to Learning curriculum, accredited Montessori methods, and Mandarin and Spanish language immersion programs.

At Chesterbrook Academy, the Preschool Teacher creates engaging learning experiences that help children learn through exploration and play. The teacher uses curriculum and lesson-planning resources while contributing personal interests, talents, and creativity to the classroom, helping children develop confidence and a positive foundation for learning. The role is full-time in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, pays $16.00–$18.00 per hour, and follows a Monday–Friday schedule with no nights or weekends.

The school provides curriculum resources, support from school leaders, and opportunities for professional development and career growth, including pathways to Lead Teacher, Assistant Principal, Principal, and other leadership roles. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to balance structure, creativity, and fun in a busy preschool classroom.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Meet applicable state licensing requirements.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Dependable, patient, energetic, and genuinely interested in working with young children.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the role, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
• Frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak English; often carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements; occasionally push, pull, or bend; regularly hear and use clear vision with or without correction.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a licensed childcare or early learning setting; preferred but not required.
• CDA or a degree in Early Childhood Education; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on learning activities using stories, art, music, movement, and play.
• Help preschoolers develop confidence, independence, early academic skills, and friendships.
• Use curriculum and lesson-planning resources while incorporating creativity and personal ideas.
• Build meaningful relationships with children and communicate with families about each child’s day, growth, and milestones.
• Partner with fellow teachers and school leaders to create a positive, supportive classroom.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• Childcare tuition discount.
• Education assistance.
• Paid training and professional development.
• Career growth opportunities, including pathways to Lead Teacher, Assistant Principal, Principal, and other leadership roles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed