Preschool Lead Teacher

Little Loves Learning Center is a small business in Salem, OH. Little Loves Learning Center exists to provide a loving, safe, Christian-based educational environment for all children three- five years old.

It is our mission to provide an educational experience through play while providing developmentally appropriate activities. We strive to foster each child’s social/emotional, cognitive, physical, creative, and spiritual development. It is our goal to nurture each child’s love of God and a lifelong love of learning. When your children walk in our doors they become our children and that is how they will be treated. This is your child’s home away from home.

Job Summary
We are seeking a passionate and dynamic Preschool Lead Teacher to inspire young learners and foster a nurturing, engaging classroom environment. In this role, you will lead early childhood education initiatives, develop creative curricula, and support the social-emotional growth of children in your care. Your enthusiasm and expertise will help lay a strong foundation for children’s lifelong learning journey, ensuring they feel safe, valued, and excited to explore the world around them. This paid position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children’s development while working within a collaborative and supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily classroom activities, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment for preschool-aged children.
• Develop and implement age-appropriate curricula that incorporate literacy education, math skills, physical education, when applicable.
• Design engaging lesson plans that promote childhood development, early intervention strategies, and social-emotional learning.
• Manage classroom behavior through positive reinforcement and effective behavior management techniques to foster respectful interactions.
• Collaborate with families to communicate children’s progress, address concerns, and support their welfare through regular updates and parent meetings.
• Support children with special education needs by adapting activities and implementing individualized plans aligned with best practices in early childhood education.
• Maintain accurate documentation of student progress, assessments (including standardized testing), and classroom activities to ensure compliance with educational standards.
• Oversee classroom management duties such as organizing materials, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring safety protocols are followed at all times.
• Participate in ongoing professional development related to early childhood education trends, curriculum development, and childcare regulations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with children in a preschool or daycare setting; prior preschool experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of childhood development principles and early intervention techniques.
• Familiarity with curriculum development including literacy education, math instruction, physical education.
• Experience managing classrooms effectively while fostering a positive learning environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly with children, parents, colleagues, and administrators.
• Knowledge of behavior management strategies tailored for young learners.
• Certification or training in early childhood education or related fields is highly desirable.
• Experience working with children with special needs or in inclusive classrooms is a plus.
• Demonstrated commitment to child welfare, safety standards, and best practices in childcare settings. Join us as a Preschool Lead Teacher to ignite curiosity and inspire the next generation of learners! Your dedication will help shape bright futures through innovative teaching methods and compassionate care.

Pay: From $700.00 per month

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person