Lead Preschool Teacher

Lead Preschool Teacher (Full-Time)

📍 Northwood, Ohio
💰 $14–$21/hour (based on experience, education, and responsibilities)

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

🎨 Key Responsibilities

As a Lead Preschool Teacher, you will:

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

🎓 Qualifications

Required:

At least 18 years of age

High school diploma or equivalent

Willingness to complete required trainings (CPR, First Aid, AED, Child Abuse Prevention)

Preferred (not required):

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

👉 We value experience, but we are also open to training the right candidate who is dependable, passionate, and eager to grow.

💪 Physical Requirements

Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 20 lbs

Ability to actively supervise children throughout the day

(Reasonable accommodations available.)

🎁 Benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Childcare Discount

Tuition Assistance

401(k)

Professional Development Opportunities