Central Pennsylvania Region

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About This Position

Position Title:
Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher
Publish Date:
08/13/2026
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.
Listing Expiration Date:
09/27/2026
Job 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 $53,565 to $59,516 based on expertise.
Preferred Start Date (use calendar button):
01/05/2027
Benefits:
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Retirement benefits
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
Etc.
Expected Start/End Time:
7:30 am-4:00 pm
Keystone STAR Level:
Not in STARs
Age Group Position:
Young School Age
Minimum Number of ECE Credits Required:
N/A
Minimum Career Lattice Level:
Not Applicable
Required Experience:
2-5 years
PA Teacher Certification Required?:
No
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About This Employer

CATHERINE HERSHEY SCHOOLS FOR EARLY LEARNING (CHS)
130 Alida Street

Elizabethtown
, PA 
17022



 
PA DHS Certified

 Central-PA



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