?✨ Are You Ready to Inspire, Lead, and Make Learning Magical? ✨?

Preschool Lead Teacher

Play Time Early Childhood Enrichment Center

? King David Campus | 27100 Cedar Road, Beachwood, OH 44122

Do you love seeing a child's eyes light up when they learn something new? Are you passionate about creating engaging learning experiences, fostering curiosity, and preparing young learners for future success?

If you're a creative, enthusiastic, and nurturing educator ready to lead a classroom filled with wonder, imagination, and discovery, Play Time Early Childhood Enrichment Center wants YOU!

As a proud Gold Rated Early Childhood Program, we're looking for an exceptional Preschool Lead Teacher to inspire our youngest learners and help them develop the confidence, skills, and love of learning that will last a lifetime.

? What Makes This Job So Special?

Every day is different!

One moment you'll be leading a science experiment, the next you'll be helping children build a city from blocks, explore nature, create masterpieces, solve problems, and discover new friendships.

As our Preschool Lead Teacher, you'll help transform everyday moments into extraordinary learning experiences.

? What You'll Do

✨ Lead a classroom of curious and enthusiastic preschoolers

✨ Create engaging, hands-on learning experiences that encourage exploration and creativity

✨ Develop and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and lesson plans

✨ Foster children's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development

✨ Observe, assess, and document children's progress using Teaching Strategies GOLD

✨ Build strong partnerships with families through daily communication

✨ Create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive classroom environment

✨ Mentor and collaborate with assistant teachers and fellow educators

✨ Celebrate every milestone, big and small!

? Why You'll Love Play Time

At Play Time, we're more than a child care center. We're a community of passionate educators who believe learning should be joyful, meaningful, and fun!

As a Gold Rated Center, we are recognized for our commitment to quality, excellence, and providing children with the very best start in life.

When you join our team, you'll enjoy:

? A supportive leadership team

? Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

? A positive, family-oriented culture

? Collaborative and creative coworkers

? The chance to truly make a difference every day

? A workplace where your ideas, talents, and passion are valued

? Qualifications

We're looking for someone who brings both knowledge and enthusiasm to the classroom:

✅ Bachelor's Degree, Associate Degree, CDA, or CPL in Early Childhood Education or a related field

✅ Experience working with preschool-aged children

✅ Strong understanding of child development and developmentally appropriate practices

✅ Current or willingness to obtain:

• CPR Certification
• First Aid
• Child Abuse Recognition & Prevention
• Communicable Disease Training

✅ Excellent communication and leadership skills

✅ A positive attitude, creative spirit, and love for working with children

✅ Commitment to ongoing professional learning and development

⭐ Program Standards

Our teaching team proudly follows:

• Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) Licensing Regulations
• Step Up To Quality (SUTQ) 5-Star Standards
• Healthy Ohio Initiatives
• Teaching Strategies GOLD
• USDA CACFP Guidelines

? Amazing Benefits

Because great teachers deserve great rewards!

✅ Competitive Pay

✅ Flexible Scheduling

✅ Paid Time Off

✅ Paid Holidays

✅ Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

✅ Prescription Drug Coverage

✅ Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability

✅ Life Insurance

✅ Flexible Spending Accounts

✅ Employee Assistance Program

✅ 401(k) Retirement Plan

✅ Professional Growth Opportunities

✅ Internal Promotions & Career Advancement

✅ On-Site Child Care

✅ Free Parking

✅ Employee Discounts

? Schedule

? Full-Time

? Monday-Friday

? No Weekends

? Paid Holidays

? Work-Life Balance

❤️ About Play Time

At Play Time Early Childhood Enrichment Center, we believe children learn best through play, exploration, discovery, and meaningful relationships. Our educators create rich learning environments that spark curiosity, encourage problem-solving, and nurture a lifelong love of learning.

If you're looking for more than a job and want a career where you can inspire the next generation, build strong family relationships, and be part of a team that's passionate about early childhood education, we'd love to meet you.

✨ Lead. Inspire. Create. Empower. ✨

? Join Our Gold Rated Program and Help Shape Bright Futures Every Day!

Apply Today!

Play Time Early Childhood Enrichment Center and King David are proud to be a tobacco-free campus and equal opportunity employer.

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