Lead Educator

Job Details

Job Location:

Pasadena School - Pasadena, MD 21122

Salary Range: $20.00 - $24.00 Hourly

• Elevated compensation for top talent
• A clear path into leadership roles (OSM, Director, beyond)
• Opportunity to learn school operations while still teaching
• Hands‑on experience in coaching, safety, and school operations
• Be part of a culture that invests in your growth and development

• Lead a classroom that delivers a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment
• Create and implement dynamic, age‑appropriate lesson plans aligned with Celebree curriculum
• Manage smooth and effective transitions and routines
• Maintain classroom compliance with MSDE‑OCC regulations and brand standards
• Build strong relationships with families through clear, positive communication

• Learn how to support daily school operations and transitions, ensuring safety and supervision
• Identify opportunities for improvement within your classroom and others you may coach
• Assist leadership in maintaining compliance, safety, and consistency
• Step in as a leader of the building when needed
• Complete Celebree Careers Pathway Program

• A high‑performing teacher who naturally stands out
• Someone others look to for guidance and leadership
• Strong sense of ownership, urgency, and initiative
• Passionate about developing others, not just yourself
• Ready to grow into future leadership roles
• Able to balance classroom excellence with operational awareness

• Access to Celebree’s Employee Investment Cycle and development tools
• Career advancement opportunities within multiple brands under HFB
• Free CEUs, leadership development, and training
• Comprehensive benefits including PTO, health insurance, 401(k), and childcare discounts
• A leadership team committed to helping you grow BIG!

• Lead Educator
• Operations Support Manager
• Assistant Director
• School Director
• District Director

If you are a teacher who knows you’re capable of more—more leadership, more impact, more growth—this role was built for you. This is your opportunity to stay in the classroom you love while learning how to become the leader you’re meant to be.

Preschool Lead: The minimum requirements are 90 clock hrs in Child Development and Curriculum Planning accompanied by 1 year’s experience in a licensed preschool classroom. This required experience may be replaced by 1 year of college (30 semester hours) or a combination of classroom experience & college hours. Additionally, 9 clock hrs of training in communicating with staff, parents, and the public is also required.

Those with an AA or BA in early childhood education or an AA or BA in an unrelated field + the above requirements preferred. MD State Credential Level 5.

Infant/Toddler Lead: 90 clock hrs in Child Development and Curriculum Planning plus 45 clock hrs of Infant/Toddler Training OR 90 clock hrs Infant/Toddler Child Development and Curriculum. AA degree (or college credit equivalent) in Early Childhood Education or higher is preferred. Additionally, 9 clock hrs of training in communicating with staff, parents, and the public is also required if candidate has had no college coursework  state credential Level 5.

School Age Lead: AA (or credit equivalent) degree in Elementary Education, Psychology, Child Development, Family Studies or a similar discipline. Those with the 45 clock hrs Child Development (birth through school‑age), 45 clock hrs Curriculum for School Age Care, the 9 clock hrs of training in communicating with staff, parents, and the public, and 400 hours of experience with School children or 1 year of college (30 semester hours) will also be given consideration on a case by case basis.