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Preschool Teacher

Enchanted Minds Childcare Center
Hockessin, DE Full Time
POSTED ON 4/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/14/2026

Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Lead Preschool teacher to join our early childhood education team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about fostering a nurturing and stimulating environment for toddlers supporting their developmental milestones, and guiding a team of assistant teachers. This role requires a strong background in early childhood education, classroom management, and child welfare to ensure the highest quality of care and education for our youngest learners.

Duties

  • Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum tailored to toddlers developmental needs, including literacy, motor skills, and social-emotional growth.
  • Lead classroom activities that promote early intervention, behavior management, and childhood development principles.
  • Oversee daily classroom operations, ensuring a safe, clean, and engaging environment that complies with licensing standards and best practices in childcare.
  • Supervise and mentor assistant teachers and support staff, providing guidance on classroom management, lesson planning, and instructional strategies.
  • Conduct assessments of toddlers progress using standardized testing methods and document developmental milestones.
  • Collaborate with parents and guardians to discuss child welfare, progress reports, and individualized plans for children requiring special education or additional support.
  • Coordinate with specialists in early intervention or special education to support children with diverse needs.
  • Plan educational activities that incorporate Montessori methods or other pedagogical approaches suitable for infants.
  • Maintain professional development by staying current with early childhood education trends, including literacy education, math readiness, physical education, and daycare best practices.

Skills

  • Strong knowledge of childhood development theories and classroom management techniques.
  • Experience with curriculum development tailored for infants and toddlers.
  • Familiarity with special education practices, early intervention strategies, and behavior management techniques.
  • Excellent communication skills for engaging with children, parents, staff, and external professionals.
  • Ability to plan lessons effectively while adapting to individual child needs.
  • Experience working in preschool or daycare settings; private school experience is a plus.
  • Knowledge of standardized testing procedures relevant to early childhood assessment.
  • Skills in teaching physical education activities suitable for infants; experience with literacy education is preferred.
  • Ability to manage a classroom efficiently while fostering a warm and inclusive environment that promotes child welfare. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young children’s lives through innovative teaching methods and compassionate care. We seek passionate educators committed to early childhood development excellence.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $22

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