Lead Teacher New 129 Knobb Hill Road, Mooresville, NC 28117

129 Knobb Hill Road, Mooresville, NC 28117

Our 4-star rated Child Development Center offers loving care for your infants and toddlers. With skill building exercises and age-specific activities focusing on motor skills development, your child receives a solid foundation for preschool.

Our top-rated Preschool, After School and Summer School Age programs prepare your child for academic success. We offer lessons focused on mathematics, science, and the arts for a well-rounded learning experience.

We use Letterland to prepare our rising 4- and 5-year-olds for kindergarten.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As an educator,you’llcreate a safe, engaging classroom where children grow, learn, and build confidence each day. Through curriculum implementation, positive guidance, and strong partnerships with families and your team,you’lldeliverconsistent, high-quality early learning experience.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Create a safe, nurturing classroom environment and ensure compliance with safety and ratio requirements
• Lead activities that support children’s learning and development
• Provide active supervision and guide behavior through positive reinforcement
• Support daily routines, including meals, naps, and transitions
• Observe, document, and share student progress with families
• Collaborate with your team to deliver consistent, high-quality classroom experience

Each day is an opportunity to positivelyimpacta child’s growth and early learning experience.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We’reseeking educators who are committed, collaborative, and motivated to make a difference in early childhood education.

You’llbe a great fit if you:

• Bring a genuine passion for working with young children
• Build strong, trusting relationships with children, families, and team members
• Embrace learning, feedback, and ongoing professional growth
• Show up reliable, prepared, and ready to contribute each day
• Adapt easily in a dynamic, fast-paced classroom environment
• Create inclusive, welcoming spaces where every child feels valued

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required. Degree in Early Childhood Education ora related field preferred.
• Minimum 1–2 years of teaching experience in a preschool or early childhood setting preferred.
• Knowledge of state licensing requirements and classroom compliance expectations.
• Must meet all state-specific education, certification (including CPR/First Aid, where required), licensing, and regulatory requirements, including the ability to pass a background check and complete ongoing professional development.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build andmaintainpositive relationships with children, families, and team members.
• Must be at least 18 years of age

WHATYOU’LL GET

• Competitive pay
• Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
• Discounted childcare
• Optiontopurchasevarious voluntary insurance plans
• 401(k) options
• Ongoing leadership development and career growth opportunities

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