Lead Teacher
Listed on 2026-08-05
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Education / Teaching
Early Childhood Education, Preschool / Daycare, Elementary School -
Child Care/Nanny
Preschool / Daycare
Lead Teacher
Brightside Academy is looking for a caring, confident Lead Teacher to create a safe, engaging classroom where children can learn, grow, and thrive.
With more than 30 early learning centers across Pennsylvania, Brightside offers a supportive team, nationally recognized curriculum, modern classrooms, and meaningful opportunities to build your career in early childhood education.
We invest in our teachers with competitive pay, career growth, and benefits that support you both inside and outside the classroom:
- Medical, dental, and vision plan options
- Up to 25 paid days off plus 9 paid holidays
- 401(k) & Roth plans with company match
- Free short-term disability and life insurance
- Child care discounts
- Free CDA certification training and credentialing support
- Professional development and advancement opportunities
- Bonus opportunities, employee discounts, commuter benefits, and more
Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, Psychology, Social Work, or a related human services field; or
Associate's degree in one of these fields plus at least 2 years of experience working with children
Strong classroom management, organization, and communication skills
A nurturing, dependable, energetic approach to working with children
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Lead a high-quality, age-appropriate classroom experience
Create and implement engaging lesson plans and learning activities
Maintain a safe, welcoming, and well-organized classroom
Support each child's developmental needs and adjust activities as needed
Partner with families through clear, positive communication
Work closely with assistant teachers and center leadership
Follow all health, safety, licensing, and classroom-ratio requirements
Join us at Brightside Academy and build a meaningful career with a team that values your expertise, supports your growth, and gives you the tools to create lasting impact for children, families, and your community.
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