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Lead Preschool Teacher

Kiddie Kollege childcare campus
Toledo, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 7/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/20/2026

Now Hiring: Preschool Teacher

Kiddie Kollege Childcare Campus is looking for a passionate, dependable Preschool Teacher to join our team! If you love helping children learn through play, creating engaging classroom experiences, and working in a supportive team environment, we’d love to meet you.

Why Join Kiddie Kollege?

We believe great teachers deserve to be appreciated. We offer:

✅ $250 Hiring Bonus after 90 days of successful employment

✅ Competitive pay based on education and experience

✅ Paid vacation and sick time after the eligibility period

✅ FREE childcare for eligible employees (a huge savings for parents!)

✅ FREE professional development and required training

✅ Monday-Friday schedule

✅ No evenings or weekends

✅ Supportive leadership team that values work-life balance

✅ Opportunities for growth and advancement

Position Overview

As our Preschool Teacher, you’ll help prepare children for kindergarten through engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences. You’ll create a safe, nurturing classroom where children can grow socially, emotionally, physically, and academically while building strong relationships with families and fellow staff.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and implement engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans using Ohio Early Learning Standards.
  • Create a positive, safe, and welcoming classroom environment.
  • Foster children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
  • Complete Teaching Strategies GOLD documentation and ASQ assessments.
  • Communicate with families through daily conversations, conferences, and progress updates.
  • Ensure all licensing and center policies are followed.
  • Maintain classroom cleanliness, organization, and safety.
  • Work collaboratively with assistant teachers and administration.
  • Attend staff meetings and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

  • Minimum age of 18.
  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • CDA, CPL Level 3 or higher, Associate Degree, or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (or related field) preferred.
  • At least 2 years of preschool classroom experience preferred.
  • Experience working with children ages 3–5.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and classroom management skills.
  • CPR/First Aid certification preferred (training available if needed).
  • Must pass a background check and childcare physical.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds, actively engage with children indoors and outdoors, and perform the physical duties required in an early childhood classroom.

Schedule

  • Full-Time
  • Monday-Friday
  • Day Shift
  • No Weekends

We Are Looking for Someone Who Is:

  • Patient, caring, and nurturing with young children.
  • Creative and enjoys planning engaging, developmentally appropriate learning activities.
  • Dependable, punctual, and reliable.
  • A positive team player who communicates well with coworkers and families.
  • Energetic and willing to actively participate in children’s learning and play.
  • Organized and able to manage a classroom effectively.
  • Passionate about early childhood education and helping children reach their full potential.
  • Committed to maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming classroom environment.
  • Flexible, professional, and eager to learn and grow within our program.

If you’re ready to make a difference every day while working for a center that truly values its teachers, apply today! We can’t wait to meet you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $18

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