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Lead Teacher

129 Knobb Hill Road, Mooresville, NC 28117

Who Are We at J-Bear CDC?

Our 4-star rated Child Development Center offers loving care for your infants and toddlers. With skill building exercises and age-specific activities focusing on motor skills development, your child receives a solid foundation for preschool. Our top-rated Preschool, After School and Summer School Age programs prepare your child for academic success. We offer lessons focused on mathematics, science, and the arts for a well-rounded learning experience. We use Letterland to prepare our rising 4- and 5-year-olds for kindergarten.

ABOUT THE ROLE 

As an educator, you’ll create a safe, engaging classroom where children grow, learn, and build confidence each day. Through curriculum implementation, positive guidance, and strong partnerships with families and your team, you’ll deliver consistent, high-quality early learning experience. 

 

WHAT YOU WILL DO 

  • Create a safe, nurturing classroom environment and ensure compliance with safety and ratio requirements  
  • Lead activities that support children’s learning and development  
  • Provide active supervision and guide behavior through positive reinforcement  
  • Support daily routines, including meals, naps, and transitions  
  • Observe, document, and share student progress with families  
  • Collaborate with your team to deliver consistent, high-quality classroom experience 

 

Each day is an opportunity to positively impact a child’s growth and early learning experience. 

 

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR 

We’re seeking educators who are committed, collaborative, and motivated to make a difference in early childhood education. 

 

You’ll be a great fit if you: 

  • Bring a genuine passion for working with young children  
  • Build strong, trusting relationships with children, families, and team members  
  • Embrace learning, feedback, and ongoing professional growth  
  • Show up reliable, prepared, and ready to contribute each day  
  • Adapt easily in a dynamic, fast-paced classroom environment  
  • Create inclusive, welcoming spaces where every child feels valued 

 

Qualifications: 

  • High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required. Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred. 
  • Minimum 1–2 years of teaching experience in a preschool or early childhood setting preferred. 
  • Knowledge of state licensing requirements and classroom compliance expectations. 
  • Must meet all state-specific education, certification (including CPR/First Aid, where required), licensing, and regulatory requirements, including the ability to pass a background check and complete ongoing professional development. 
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with children, families, and team members. 
  • Must be at least 18 years of age  

 

WHAT YOU’LL GET 

  • Competitive pay 
  • Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay  
  • Discounted childcare  
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits  
  • Option to purchase various voluntary insurance plans 
  • 401(k) options  
  • Ongoing leadership development and career growth opportunities 

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