Lead Teacher

Lead Teacher Kiddie Academy of Harrisburg Harrisburg, NC Job Details Full-time $15 - $18 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Paid time off Career development plan Employee discount Professional development assistance Opportunities for advancement Childcare Qualifications Teamwork Curriculum standards alignment Lesson planning Clean workspace maintenance Teaching experience with young children Classroom behavior management Associate's degree Classroom Teaching Full Job Description Kiddie Academy of Harrisburg -•Under New Ownership•

Location:

Harrisburg, NC Schedule:

Full-Time Programs:

All Ages About Us Kiddie Academy of Harrisburg is a locally owned, NAEYC accredited educational child development center committed to providing high-quality, developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children from infancy through Pre-Kindergarten. We believe that learning should be engaging, meaningful, and joyful—and that educators thrive in a collaborative, supportive environment. As we continue to grow, we are seeking experienced and passionate Lead Teachers to join our professional early childhood education team. Position Summary The Lead Teacher is responsible for planning and implementing a high-quality, developmentally appropriate classroom program that aligns with NAEYC standards, state licensing regulations, and Kiddie Academy's educational philosophy. This role provides instructional leadership within the classroom while fostering strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues.

Key Responsibilities Lesson Plans:

Design and implement engaging lesson plans aligned with early learning standards and developmentally appropriate practice with help from our Curriculum Coordinator. Developmentally appropriate activities including Evidence of Learning (EOL) boards.

Classroom Management:

Daily Schedules Positive Behavior Guidance Child Assessments Classroom Documentation to be submitted to the

Director Classroom Environment:

Clean Safe Engaging Leadership:

Supervise Co-Teacher Supervise Support Staff Actively participate in professional development, staff meetings, and continuous quality improvement initiatives

Communication:

Daily updates

Conferences Licsensing:

Ensure licensing and ratio compliance in the classroom Qualifications Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a licensed early childhood education setting CDA, Associate's Degree, or higher in Early Childhood Education or a related field (preferred) Strong understanding of child development, classroom management, and play-based learning Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills Professional, warm, and family-centered approach Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and meet the physical demands of working with young children DCDEE Qualification Letter (required or ability to obtain) TB Test/Screening Staff Health Assessment EDU 119 coursework completed or in progress (preferred) Why Join Kiddie Academy of Harrisburg? We value our educators and invest in their success. Benefits for

Full-Time Employees Include:

Competitive salary Paid Time Off and paid federal holidays Professional development and career advancement opportunities Employee childcare discount Supportive, positive, and collaborative work culture Our Programs & Schedule Programs serving Infants through Pre-Kindergarten Open Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM No weekends

Pay:

$15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Paid time off Professional development assistance

Education:

Associate (Required)

Experience:

Licensed Childcare :

1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

DCDEE Qualification Letter (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required)

Work Location:

In person