Preschool Teacher

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Competitive salary
• Hours:
  
  Monday through Friday:
  All shifts are available (Morning, afternoon and evening)

As a Preschool Teacher at Celebree School™, you'll be at the heart of the action, creating a nurturing and stimulating learning environment that sparks curiosity and ignites young minds. Your mission? To ensure that Celebree's mission, vision, and values shine through in every activity, while providing preschool children with educational experiences that are as fun as they are enriching. As a Preschool Teacher, you'll also have the opportunity to help classroom Aides on their growth journey to become a Celebree Teacher.

At Celebree School™ we grow people BIG and small. This promise reflects our holistic approach to growth, emphasizing the importance of nurturing both children and team members to reach their fullest potential. Celebree provides a supportive environment where team members have access to continuous learning, development opportunities, individual growth plans, and career pathways. Apply today, Let’s grow BIG together!

• Develop and implement creative and developmentally appropriate lesson plans and activities that foster learning, curiosity, and exploration among preschool-aged children.
• Create a warm, welcoming, and inclusive classroom atmosphere where preschoolers feel safe, valued, and encouraged to express themselves and learn through play.
• Integrate language-rich activities, storytelling, and early literacy experiences into daily routines to help preschoolers develop communication skills, vocabulary, and a love of reading.
• Ensure the cleanliness, organization, and safety of the classroom environment, including materials, equipment, and play areas, to support optimal learning and exploration.
• Establish open and ongoing communication with parents, sharing insights, updates, and progress on their child's development.

• Must meet Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) Lead Teacher qualifications
• Minimum of 2–3 years of experience working in a licensed preschool or early childhood education setting
• One of the following credentials: CDA (Child Development Associate) OR Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field OR Equivalent education/training as approved by VDSS
• Current CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Completion of required VDSS training (or willingness to obtain)
• Ability to pass all required background checks
• This position requires comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the behavioral and developmental stages of children and knowledge of childcare licensing requirements
• The ability to manage a classroom, including strong organizational, communication (verbal and written), and problem-solving skills; patience, flexibility.

• 3+ years of experience as a Lead or Co-Lead Teacher
• Experience implementing a structured or research-based curriculum
• Knowledge of Virginia licensing standards and classroom compliance
• Experience mentoring or supporting assistant teachers
• Passion for continuous learning and professional development

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchise-owned location. All inquiries about employment at this franchise owned location should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Celebree School Corporate.