Lead Teacher 2 Year Old Class

Maitland Presbyterian Preschool
Maitland, FL

Summary

Are you looking to join a creative and energetic preschool team? Do you love working with young children and helping them foster their love of learning? We are looking to add to our fun, friendly, and professional staff. We are looking for a Lead Teacher for our older 2-year-old program to work Monday through Friday from 8:45am - 1:15pm.

Duties

  • Being the communications liaison between the Maitland Presbyterian Preschool and the parents, through monthly calendars, newsletters, phone conversations and email.
  • Prepare daily lesson plans that will include developmentally appropriate early childhood experiences in art, literacy, music, science, mathematics and dramatic play.
  • Promote and facilitate activities that promote the healthy emotional, social, cognitive and physical development of each child.
  • Facilitate circle time, skill work, and art projects.
  • Provide and maintain a safe, neat and organized classroom. Take responsibility for upkeep of all educational equipment and materials.
  • Establish and implement a daily schedule.
  • Ensure that the teacher assistant is kept informed on a daily basis of any changes to the class schedule or lesson plan.
  • Maintain records of progress of each child’s growth and development. Schedule parent/teacher conferences as needed or twice a year.
  • Work with parents whenever possible to promote understanding of growth and development of their child in school and encourage parent participation in school programs whenever possible.
  • Keep the Director and Associate Director informed of any concerns about a child’s development, parent concerns, or other problems that should be addressed in the best interest of the program.
  • Meet licensing and center requirements for in-service training and professional growth.
  • Attend staff meetings and recommended training programs and conferences.
  • Maintaining confidentiality of children, parents, and fellow staff members.
  • Maintaining professional attitude and loyalty to the MPP at all times.
  • Be responsible for knowing all of the policies and procedures of the MPP.

Requirements

The person selected for this position must be at least 18 years of age and have a strong desire to work with young children. This person must have a warm, nurturing, and friendly personality, be sensitive to the feelings and needs of others, be able to relate well with children and their parents or guardians and be willing to fulfill his/her responsibilities in accordance with Maitland Presbyterian Preschool’s philosophy. Because this teacher will have a teacher assistant, this person must have a mature attitude that allows him/her to communicate effectively, problem solve, and anticipate needs of his/her fellow workers. A degree in an appropriate major or Child Development Associate (CDA) and experience working with children is preferred but not required.

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Minimum of 2 years of professional childcare experience in a childcare setting.
  • Must have the required DCF 45 hours.
  • High energy and the ability to work well with others.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Warm and friendly personality; be sensitive to the needs of others; and be able to relate well to children.
  • Must have, or be willing to get, CPR and First Aid certification.
  • Must clear full background check.

Nice To Haves

More than 2 years' experience in early childhood education.
First Aid and CPR completed.

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Childcare Discount
Time Off for School Holidays (we typically follow the Orange
County calendar).
No nights/weekends.
Yearly and Seasonal bonuses.
Extra pay for occasional, after hours events.
Extra pay working Early and After Care, if applicable.
Salary commensurate with experience.
Posted 2026-04-12

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