Twinkle Little Stars Early Education Center is hiring a Lead Teacher for one of our small classrooms, just 9 to 13 children, so you can actually teach instead of just managing chaos. If you love early childhood education and want a classroom small enough to make a real difference, we want to meet you. We offer a $1,000 sign-on bonus, paid after your first 90 days with us.
Why teachers like working here:
$1,000 sign-on bonus after 90 days Small classrooms (9-13 kids) — no oversized rooms, no burnout pace Supportive, family-oriented team A center actively investing in new curriculum and staff growth Full-time, consistent schedule What you'll do: Plan and lead daily lessons using our Experience Curriculum Create a safe, warm, developmentally appropriate classroom Supervise and mentor an assistant teacher in your room Track each child's growth and share it with families Build real relationships with parents and guardians Keep the classroom compliant with Delaware OCCL and CACFP standards What we're looking for: Experience working with young children in a licensed childcare or preschool setting Meets Delaware OCCL qualifications for a Lead Teacher role Patient, warm, and dependable Strong communicator with kids, families, and coworkers CPR/First Aid certified (or willing to get certified)
Compensation & Benefits:
$16.00-$17.15 per hour $1,000 sign-on bonus, paid after 90 days of employment Full-time hours