Lead Teacher - PreK at Kiddie Academy in Abingdon, Maryland

Job Description:

• Urgently Hiring - $15.00 - $18.00 per hour!


• 100% medical insurance paid for full-time employees!


• Tuition discounts at the Academy!


• 401K company matching program!

Kiddie Academy of Abingdon, the corporately-owned Academy, has an IMMEDIATE OPPORTUNITY for a patient, flexible and nurturing person to join our team as a Lead Teacher - Preschool and PreK. You’ll enjoy being part of a passionate and collaborative culture in an environment that has enhanced health and safety protocols. Kiddie Academy professionals make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families in our community every day. If you’re motivated by smiles and hugs from children and praise from parents, this could be the job for you.

About this role:

You’ll use your caring attitude, creative nature and excellent communication and collaboration skills in the classroom. Among your responsibilities will be:

• Providing general classroom supervision, which includes the personal care, hygiene and positive guidance for the children.


• Preparing and implementing activities for children that stress physical, social and emotional growth.


• Providing materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use, both in learning activities and in active play.

About you:

• 1 year minimum early childhood education work experience


• 45 Hour Infant Toddler and/or 90 Hour Preschool Certifications preferred


• Must meet all requirements stipulated by the state of Maryland and local regulatory agencies


• Must be able to lift 40 pounds on a consistent basis throughout the workday to at least waist high and pass a medical exam/physical

Why join the Kiddie Academy team?

Kiddie Academy Educational Child Care has been preparing young minds for future success since its founding in 1981. With more than 300 independently owned franchises throughout the United States, this stable company is poised for continued growth to over 400 locations within the next few years. In this role, you will:

• truly make a lasting impact in the lives of families, communities, and entrepreneurs nationwide


• enjoy generous benefits, including 100% company-paid medical and life insurance for you, plus company-paid dental and vision for you and your family; generous 401K match; childcare tuition discounts; and more


• enjoy generous paid time off and holidays, and paid volunteer time off to support local nonprofits

For the third-straight year, Kiddie Academy Educational Child Care ranked tops among child care category in Entrepreneur’s 2023 Fastest-Growing Franchises rankings and in Franchise Gator’s 2022 Top Franchises List. Locally, we are ranked by the Baltimore Business Journal as #14 on its list of Top 100 Private Companies and we have been in the top 10 Best Places to Work since 2010.

Our franchisees and customers come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger