About this role
Pay: Starting at $48,000/year (10-month position) | Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00-5:00 or 7:30-4:30 | No nights, weekends, or holiday work
Magic Memories Norristown is hiring a certified Lead Teacher for our Pre-K Counts classroom, a state-funded, free pre-K program serving 3-5-year-olds. You'll lead your classroom with an assistant teacher!!
What we offer
• Health and vision insurance
• Dental, short-term disability, and life insurance options
• Free supplemental health and wellness program (primary care, mental health care, labs, dermatology, and tele-med)
• Paid vacation, personal, sick, and holiday time, plus a day off for your birthday
• 5 paid in-service days each year
• 50% off Magic Memories tuition for your children (75% after one year)
• Tuition and training reimbursement
• Quarterly attendance bonus and end-of-year bonus
• Unlimited access to the Child Care Success Academy
• Employee recognition awards and a team that values your certification and your voice
Required
• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field
• PA Instructional I (or higher) teaching certificate in Early Childhood / PK-4
• At least 2 years of experience working with young children
• PA clearances (Child Abuse, State Police, FBI) [or willingness to obtain before start]
Preferred
• Experience in a Pre-K Counts or Keystone STARS program
As a Pre-K Counts Teacher, you will be responsible for ensuring the health and safety of the children in your care, creating a supportive and educational environment, and upholding the core values of Magic Memories. You will have the opportunity to strengthen the overall culture of the center and to be a role model for our staff, families, and local community.
Pre-K Counts Teacher Responsibilities:
• Ensure the health, safety, and supervision of children at all times
• Maintain classroom ratios and supervision standards
• Support a positive and nurturing classroom environment
• Assist with planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities
• Lead activities such as storytime, centers, music, and play-based learning
• Encourage children to follow classroom rules and routines
• Monitor children's development and progress
• Communicate professionally with parents and leadership
• Uphold Magic Memories policies, procedures, and core values
No weekend or evening hours!
About Magic Memories
Magic Memories is a preschool and child care center dedicated to providing a loving, caring, and stimulating environment where children can grow emotionally, socially, and academically. Our goal is to foster confidence, curiosity, and creativity in every child we serve.
We proudly serve families across:
Chester Springs • Collegeville • Jeffersonville • Norristown • Phoenixville • Plymouth Meeting • Royersford, PA
Magic Memories is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We look forward to welcoming educators who are passionate about helping children learn and grow.
We're excited to welcome you! Starting at $48,000