Lead Preschool Teacher

Position Title: Lead Preschool Teacher 

Status: Non-exempt  

Department: Childcare 

Reports to: Childcare Site Manager 

Date: 10/27/2026 

Summary:  The Lead Teacher of Preschool is responsible for educating children, ages 3-5, about fundamental concepts such as social and emotional skills, skills for pre-kindergarten readiness, and more as per developmental assessment. The Lead Teacher will guide assistant teachers, plan curriculum, and participate in parent communication. 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: 

• Ensure EmBe brand, mission, vision, and values that are reflected in all interactions 

• Demonstrate and reinforce professionalism, appropriate language, take responsibility for actions, and mentor positive behaviors to all throughout the center 

• Plan and implement a curriculum geared towards kindergarten readiness and daily activities 

• Submit weekly lesson plans covering all areas of growth and development to the curriculum coordinator 

• Provide opportunity and support to teach children to develop self-regulation, emotional, and support skills 

• Assess a child’s development with age-appropriate milestones  

• Create a stimulating learning environment, including room arrangements, bulletin boards, seasonal decorations, etc. 

• Maintain a safe, healthy, and clean learning environment inside and outside of the classroom 

• Accurately provide essential documentation such as meal sheets, daily sheets, accident reports, medication sheets, as well as communicate parent information daily via childcare software and in person 

• Participate in recommended professional development training and adhere to licensing standards 

• Maintain appropriate staff to child ratio, consult with the site manager when substitutes are needed, or children should be moved to other classrooms 

• Engage in parent communication such as: 

• Warmly greet each parent and child upon arrival and departure to each classroom 

• Engage families in child’s well-being and daily activities 

• Ensure the safety and well-being of each child along with treating all with dignity and respect  

• Remain up to date on mandatory training hours 

• All other duties as assigned  

Qualifications: 

• CDA, associates, or bachelor’s degree in early childhood preferred 

• Must show problem-solving, initiative, and independence skills 

• Previous experience working in childcare preferred 

• General knowledge of children’s growth and development. 

• No substantiated history of child abuse of neglect. 

• No history of a felony conviction on record within the past five years. 

• No staff members name will appear on the sex offender’s registry 

Physical Demands: 

• Ability to see, speak, and hear 

• Frequent standing and walking 

• Frequent use of hands and arms 

• Occasional lifting of 20 to 40 lbs. 

• Occasional need to climb, balance, kneel or crouch 

Work Exposure: 

• Work is primarily performed in an indoor classroom environment.  Occasional outdoor exposure when weather permits. 

• Noise level is moderate to loud due to equipment and children. 

• Routine exposure to household sanitization and cleaning chemicals