Central Pennsylvania Region

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About This Position

Position Title:
Preschool Lead Teacher - CHS Harrisburg
Publish Date:
02/23/2026
Brief Overview:
The Lead Teacher at CHS is an individual passionate about education, and excited about working with children to further their educational and emotional growth. The Lead Teacher enjoys being in the classroom and creating a love of learning. This individual is responsible for implementing and supporting the early childhood classroom curriculum and assessment process, involving families in classroom experiences, and cultivating a classroom environment that represents each child's family culture. This individual is responsible for directing and leading in planning and implementing the daily education program for children. The Lead Teacher reports to the Assistant Director and gives them information should a risk or issue arise. The salary range for this position is $53,635 to $58,836 per year based on expertise.
Listing Expiration Date:
04/10/2026
Job Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:

Preparing and implementing classroom lesson plans linked to child outcomes, program development, and classroom routines/schedules
Enhancing social, emotional, and cognitive development through age-specific manipulatives, activities, and language experiences for children
Supervising and providing a safe, nurturing environment for children
Including children and families in the development of classroom experiences, rotate materials, and prepare instructional resources/materials for classroom activities in a timely manner
Supporting children's self-help skills and development
Ensuring general classroom management, organization, cleanliness, and maintenance
Caring for safety and hygiene of children
Maintaining daily communication with families using multiple channels of communication
Meeting and communicating with families during designated conference times and as necessary
Maintaining developmental profiles for children
Collaborating and engaging in a teaming environment with Associate Teachers and Assistant Teachers serving as the leader of the classroom team
In collaboration with the Curriculum & Instruction Coaches, developing a coaching plan to inform professional development and learning
Remaining compliant with all state licensing requirements as they pertain to health, safety, and professional requirements
Ensuring all required program documentation and reports are completed accurately and submitted in a timely manner
Acting as a role model for child development
Maintaining confidentiality as it pertains to program, staff, and families
Job Type:
Full-Time
Number of Jobs Available:
1
Required Experience
2-5 years
Required Studies:
Associates Degree
Salary Option:
Yearly
Required Languages:
English
Salary Requirements:
The salary range for this position is $53,635 to $58,836 per year based on expertise.
Preferred Start Date (use calendar button):
03/16/2026
Benefits:
Our full-time employees receive generous health and insurance benefits. Eligible dependents are covered under most plans.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Health savings account
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Health and fitness reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Child care tuition assistance
- Retirement
- Flex spending accounts
- Personal time off
- Holidays
- Professional Development
- Continuing education
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Leadership opportunities
Expected Start/End Time:
7:00 am-6:00 pm
Keystone STAR Level:
Not in STARs
Age Group Position:
Preschool
Minimum Number of ECE Credits Required:
0
Minimum Career Lattice Level:
Not Applicable
Required Experience:
2-5 years
PA Teacher Certification Required?:
No
Apply By:
Email
Application Must Include:
Resume
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About This Employer

CATHERINE HERSHEY SCHOOLS FOR EARLY LEARNING (CHS)
1901 N 6th St

Harrisburg
, PA 
17102



 
PA DHS Certified

 Central-PA



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