Lead Preschool Teacher

La Esperanza Child Development Center, LLC

Lead Preschool Teacher

Albuquerque, NM
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Life Insurance

    Short-term Disability

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    Training & development

    Vision insurance

    Position Overview Our classrooms are filled with music, art, storytelling, and hands-on learning that spark curiosity and joy. We employ educators who are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of young children and their families. At La Esperanza, we believe great teachers bring heart, enthusiasm, and fun into the classroom every day.

    La Esperanza Preschool is seeking a passionate and experienced Lead Preschool Teacher who is fluent in Spanish and English. The Lead Teacher will create and implement engaging lesson plans, guide assistant teachers, and foster a positive, structured learning environment for young children. The ideal candidate is nurturing, organized, culturally responsive, and committed to supporting the development of bilingual learners. Key Responsibilities • Plan and implement developmentally appropriate, engaging lesson plans • Create a safe, structured, and nurturing classroom environment • Support children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and language development • Promote Spanish language development in the classroom • Supervise and support assistant teachers and classroom floaters • Maintain positive communication with families • Observe and document children’s development and progress • Maintain a clean, organized classroom and learning environment • Ensure compliance with all policies and procedures including all state licensing and accrediting organization regulations Benefits • Competitive pay based on education and experience • Paid holidays and time off • Professional development opportunities

    • Supportive and collaborative team environment

    Qualifications • Fluent in Spanish and English (required) • Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field • Minimum 2 years of experience working with preschool-aged children • Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices • Strong classroom management and communication skills • CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain) • Ability to pass background check and meet licensing requirements Preferred Qualifications • Experience working with diverse families and communities • Strong teamwork and leadership skills • Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field or currently working towards

    Each center is independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the center, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of each center. All inquiries about employment at these schools should be made directly to the center location, and not to Grow Your Center Corporate.