Demo

Lead Preschool Teacher

Bright Beginnings Preschool
Crozet, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/17/2026

Are you an experienced early childhood teacher who believes play is the heart of learning? Do you thrive in a team that values creativity, connection, and joyful classrooms? At Bright Beginnings Preschool, we're gearing up for our most exciting school year yet — and we want you to be part of it

We've been busy investing in our beautiful outdoor playgrounds, expanding our play-based curriculum, and creating more opportunities for teachers to shine. If you're ready to bring your passion, ideas, and experience to a program that values both teachers and children, we'd love to meet you.

Why Bright Beginnings is Different:

  • Play-Based First: We believe children learn best through hands-on, joyful exploration.
  • Outdoor Classrooms Expanded: Our new playground upgrades and oversized sand pits give children (and teachers) plenty of fresh-air learning time.
  • Teacher-Centered Culture: Your voice, creativity, and expertise matter here. We collaborate, we problem-solve, and we grow together.
  • Professional Growth: Ongoing training, mentorship, and leadership opportunities to help you reach your next goal.
  • Supportive Team: Join colleagues who care deeply about kids, families, and each other.

What You'll Do:

  • Create joyful, engaging classrooms that foster curiosity and learning through play
  • Design creative lessons that support developmentally appropriate practice
  • Communicate with families in positive, supportive ways
  • Collaborate with colleagues to keep our classrooms safe, inspiring, and nurturing
  • Model reliability, flexibility, and kindness every day

What We're Looking For:

  • Experienced teachers (2 years in early childhood education) who understand child development
  • Passionate educators who believe in play, curiosity, and outdoor exploration
  • Strong communicators who build warm relationships with families and colleagues
  • Flexible, reliable professionals who thrive in a supportive team environment
  • We have available positions in Toddler, and Preschool classrooms across our three campuses.

Perks & Benefits:

  • Competitive pay: $15.25 – $20.00/hour
  • Flexible schedules (20–40 hours/week)
  • Health, retirement, and childcare benefits
  • Paid time off and professional development opportunities
  • 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and employee referral bonuses

Our core values:

  • communication
  • nurture
  • learn
  • play
  • trust
  • family
  • all sprinkled with kindness

Apply immediately on Indeed or by filling out the form on our CAREERS page at:

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $ $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement

Application Question(s):

  • What made you interested in working with young children, and what keeps you in early childhood education?

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

  • Preschool: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $20

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Lead Preschool Teacher?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Lead Preschool Teacher career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$37,635 - $47,122
Income Estimation: 
$30,507 - $37,648
Income Estimation: 
$37,635 - $47,122
Income Estimation: 
$30,507 - $37,648
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Bright Beginnings Preschool

  • Bright Beginnings Preschool Crozet, VA
  • Do you love the curiosity, big emotions, and joyful energy of toddlers? At Bright Beginnings, we believe play is the heart of learning — and we're looking ... more
  • 10 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Lead Preschool Teacher jobs in the Crozet, VA area that may be a better fit.

  • Piedmont YMCA Charlottesville, VA
  • POSITION SUMMARY: As a Lead Teacher, you will plan, manage, and supervise early childhood classroom structure, including lesson plans, schedules, routines ... more
  • 19 Days Ago

  • Bright Eyes Community Child Care Center Charlottesville, VA
  • Summary We are looking for a dynamic, engaging, passionate and compassionate teacher for our Center. If your idea of a dream job is sitting on the floor an... more
  • 8 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!