Position title
Lead Teacher
Hiring Needs
- Summit Hill Center:
- Located at 100 E Ludlow Street, Summit Hill, PA 18250
- Full-Time Hours 8:30am-4:30pm and 9:30am-5:30pm
- Part-Time Hours 12:30pm-5:30pm
- Tamaqua Center
- Located at 1201 E Broad Street, Tamaqua, PA 18252
- Part-Time Hours 1pm-6pm
Description
The Lead Teacher will manage the classroom, create age-appropriate curriculum, conduct assessments and interact with families to provide a safe, supportive and challenging educational environment for children.
Responsibilities
- Plan and implement the curriculum and classroom activities.
- Work together with Assistant Teacher(s) or other staff in assigned classroom.
- Ensure compliance with licensing, accreditation, health and safety regulations, and company policies.
- Maintain accurate and confidential records of children and program information.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of all children in the center's care, both in the classroom and throughout the facility and its grounds via sight and sound with constant supervision.
- Assist in planning and implementing family engagement activities, welcoming parents and visitors, and answering questions as needed.
- Cover classrooms as needed, including teaching and supervising children in various age groups.
- Maintain open and effective communication with fellow staff and families.
- Attend monthly staff meetings (1st Wednesday of every month 6pm-7pm) and bi-annual staff in-services (President's Day & Indigenous People's Day 8am-4pm) as scheduled.
- Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by Kids Corner LLC. Administration.
Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.
- Minimum: CDA, Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, or Degree in related field.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or Degree in related field (preferred).
- At least two years (2500 hours) of experience in childcare.
- Strong knowledge of child development, early education curriculum, and child assessment.
- The desire to continually learn new skills and techniques and to remain current in the field.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively as a team member and to establish positive relationships with families.
- CPR/AED/First Aid Certification is preferred.
- Must be able to provide the following clearances and information prior to starting if hired:
- PA State Criminal Background Check
- PA Child Abuse Clearance
- PA FBI Fingerprinting Clearance
- NSOR Verification Results
- Mandated Reporter Training
- Staff Health Assessment & TB Test Results
- 2 non-family reference letters
- GED/High School Diploma/Relevant College Transcripts
Job Benefits
- 401k contribution w/ 3% match after completing 90 days of employment.
- 5 vacation/personal days accrued after completing 90 days of employment (Full-Time only).
- Paid Holidays.
- Waiving copay for your children if care is needed if you get approved for State Assistance (ELRC/Title 20).
Contacts
Tamaqua Center: (570) 732-0461
Summit Hill Center: (570) 230-7959
Hiring organization
Employment Type
Full-time, Part-time
Industry
Daycare
Working Hours
Part-Time: 20-25 hours per week
Full-Time: 40 hours per week
Base Salary
$10-$13 Per hour
Date posted
November 12, 2025
