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Lead Teacher

Premier Early Childhood Education Partners
Wake Forest, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 11/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/4/2026
Description

Heritage Children's Academy of Wake Forestis a licensed childcare center seekingLead Teachersfor the following age groups:

  • PreK

To beQUALIFIED for this position, we require a 5-star lead qualified teacher according to DCDEE standards with current WORKS letter. We also requirethe ability to pass all background checks.

Required Shift:Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm

Compensation: $19-21/hr; based on education and experience

We are a family-oriented, close-knit organization and we have a lot to offer our next team member including:

  • Competitive Pay
  • Paid Trainings, includingEnhanced CareerandProfessionalDevelopment
  • Generous Benefits Package, including Dental, Medical, and Vision Insurance
  • 401k with Match
  • Discounts for Childcare

Main Job Responsibilities:

  • Prepare lesson plans that are developmentally appropriate one week in advance using current curriculum guides. 
  • Implement lesson plans/curriculum on a weekly basis covering all areas of child development and carryout lesson plans according to classroom schedule/daily routine; Useour parent communication appefficiently. 
  • Establish a professional level of rapport with each family to provide quality care for the children.
  • Responsible for the safety and well-being of each child, responding to their emotional needs; andmaintaining an organized, clean, safe, and appropriately decorated classroom. 
  • Maintaina child assessment and portfoliofor each child, as well as conduct biannual parent/teacher conferences during the month of November and May.
  • Physical ability to work around small children including sitting, standing,walking,running,and climbing stairs.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. and fulfill all physical requirements of the role.
  • Carry out the daily responsibilities of the classroom relating to the care of the children.

Heritage Children's Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and inclusivity. We do not tolerate any kind of discrimination in our hiring processes against any groups protected by federal,state,or local law.

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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Salary : $19 - $21

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