Lead Preschool Teacher

Lead Preschool Teacher (Full-Time)

Northwood, Ohio
$14$21/hour (based on experience, education, and responsibilities)

Imaginative Beginnings- Northwood is seeking a full-time Lead Preschool Teacher to guide and support children as they prepare for Kindergarten. This role is ideal for an educator who enjoys creating engaging learning experiences, values play-based learning, and wants a stable, consistent schedule in a supportive early childhood environment.

Most positions follow a typical daytime schedule (ex: 8:00am5:00pm) within our center hours of 5:30am5:30pm.

About Our Preschool Program

• Serving preschool-aged children preparing for Kindergarten
  
  
• Reggio-inspired & play-based philosophy
  
  
• Focus on early literacy, social-emotional development, and curiosity-driven learning
  
  
• Collaborative team environment with supportive leadership
  
  

Key Responsibilities

As a Lead Preschool Teacher, you will:

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate preschool curriculum
  
  
• Create engaging lesson plans that support early literacy, math, and social-emotional skills
  
  
• Maintain a safe, structured, and nurturing classroom
  
  
• Observe, assess, and document childrens growth and readiness for Kindergarten
  
  
• Communicate regularly with families and build strong partnerships
  
  
• Maintain required classroom records (attendance, lesson plans, daily reports)
  
  
• Support Step Up To Quality standards and licensing requirements
  
  
• Coordinate age-appropriate field trips and special classroom events
  
  
• Collaborate with team members to ensure consistent program quality
  
  

Qualifications

Required:

• At least 18 years of age
  
  
• High school diploma or equivalent
  
  
• Willingness to complete required trainings (CPR, First Aid, AED, Child Abuse Prevention)
  
  

Preferred (not required):

• Associates degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
  
  
• Previous preschool or Pre-K classroom experience
  
  
• Familiarity with early learning standards and Kindergarten readiness
  
  
• Strong organizational and communication skills
  
  

We value experience, but we are also open to training the right candidate who is dependable, passionate, and eager to grow.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 20 lbs
  
  
• Ability to actively supervise children throughout the day
  
  (Reasonable accommodations available.)
  
  

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
  
  
• Paid Holidays
  
  
• Childcare Discount
  
  
• Tuition Assistance
  
  
• 401(k)
  
  
• Professional Development Opportunities