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To apply directly and set up an interview, please email Deandra at deandra@littlestarsmilford.com.

Position Summary

The Lead Preschool Teacher (Ages 3–4) is responsible for creating a warm, engaging, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment where children can learn through play, exploration, relationships, and hands-on experiences.

The Lead Teacher provides consistent classroom leadership, develops and implements engaging learning experiences, maintains a safe and organized environment, and builds positive relationships with children, families, and teaching staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans and learning experiences for children ages 3–4

• Provide a balance of teacher-directed activities, small-group experiences, child-led play, and hands-on exploration

• Support foundational early literacy skills including:

  • Recognizing and identifying letters

  • Developing phonological and phonemic awareness

  • Building vocabulary and communication skills

  • Recognizing and attempting to write names

  • Enjoying books, stories, rhymes, and conversations

• Support foundational early math skills including:

  • Counting and number recognition

  • One-to-one correspondence

  • Sorting, matching, and classifying

  • Recognizing basic shapes and patterns

  • Comparing quantities, sizes, and measurements

• Encourage children to develop problem-solving, critical-thinking, curiosity, and decision-making skills through play and exploration

• Plan and facilitate engaging activities in areas such as art, sensory play, science, STEM, dramatic play, music and movement, and fine-motor development

• Support children in developing social-emotional skills including sharing, turn-taking, cooperation, identifying emotions, conflict resolution, and self-regulation

• Foster independence with age-appropriate routines such as cleaning up, handwashing, toileting, dressing, managing personal belongings, and following classroom routines

• Establish and maintain predictable classroom routines that help children feel secure and confident

• Provide positive guidance and consistent classroom management using developmentally appropriate strategies

• Observe children regularly and document developmental progress, interests, strengths, and areas for continued growth

• Complete required developmental assessments, portfolios, observations, and documentation as directed by the program

• Differentiate activities and provide appropriate support based on individual children's developmental needs, interests, and abilities

• Maintain a clean, organized, engaging, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment

• Ensure classroom materials, centers, and learning experiences are accessible and appropriate for the age group

• Maintain active supervision of children at all times and follow all health, safety, sanitation, and licensing requirements

• Communicate regularly and professionally with families regarding children's experiences, development, behavior, accomplishments, and needs

• Build positive relationships with families and encourage family involvement in the child's learning and development

• Provide guidance, support, and direction to assistant teachers and classroom support staff

• Model developmentally appropriate teaching practices, positive interactions, and professional communication

• Collaborate with other teachers and administration to support children's transitions and continued development

• Follow all center policies, procedures, Kentucky childcare regulations, and program expectations

Qualifications

• Experience working with preschool-aged children, preferably ages 3–4, in a licensed early childhood or educational setting

• Understanding of child development and developmentally appropriate practice

• Knowledge of early childhood learning and developmental milestones

• Experience creating or implementing age-appropriate classroom activities and learning experiences

• Ability to create a classroom environment that is nurturing, structured, engaging, and responsive to children's individual needs

• Strong understanding of positive guidance and developmentally appropriate classroom management

• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with children, families, coworkers, and administration

• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain

• Early Childhood Education degree, CDA, coursework, or related experience preferred

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is warm, patient, energetic, and genuinely enjoys working with preschool-aged children. They understand that children ages 3–4 learn best through relationships, play, hands-on experiences, conversation, movement, and exploration.

The ideal teacher is able to provide structure without making the classroom overly rigid and can balance intentional teaching with opportunities for children to make choices, explore their interests, and develop independence.

Hours

Open to Discussion

To apply directly to this role, please email Deandra at deandra@littlestarsmilford.com.

Position Summary

The Classroom Aide is an important support role within the Little Stars Preschool program. Classroom Aides work alongside Lead Teachers and classroom staff to help maintain a safe, engaging, organized, and nurturing environment for children.

Classroom Aides assist with classroom routines, transitions, activities, supervision, cleaning, and preparation while helping teachers meet the individual needs of children. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with young children, is dependable and energetic, and wants to gain experience in an early childhood education setting.

Classroom Aides are hired to support the overall program and classroom teaching team and may be assigned to different classrooms based on daily staffing and program needs.

Hours

Negotiable | Perfect for student or parent looking for part-time work during the day

Multiple positions available.