Daycare Center Team Lead - Children's Courtyard, Lake Forest Dr.

About the role

This is more than just a daycare job. It’s a journey, where you learn, grow, thrive—and play—every day.

Responsibilities

• Teacher: Promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the children in your care. Take the lead on classroom management and curriculum implementation. Classroom instruction is at least 50% of weekly schedule.
• Mentor: Be responsible for, or assisting with, the management, training, and mentoring of new hires and your fellow Teachers, as you create fun, interactive learning experiences to share with the preschool children.
• Leader: Take on the duties of Director or Assistant Director in his/her absence, including opening and closing the school.
• Expert: Ensure the daily care of every child by following all licensing guidelines and implementing all company standards.

Requirements

• Experience in a licensed childcare facility, leading a classroom, and implementing lesson plans.
• College credits towards Early Childhood Education or Child Development degree or a CDA, preferred.
• The ability to meet state and/or accreditation requirements for education and experience.
• Able to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old.

Skills

• Energetic
• Dependable
• Passionate

Benefits

• Bi-weekly and Daily Pay options
• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, and FSA) provided for full-time employees, Limited medical offered for part-time workers
• Tuition assistance including tuition reimbursement and certification
• 401K (plus company match)
• Life and disability insurance
• Childcare discount available to all employees

Pay

Compensation based on Position, Education and Experience.

Schedule

Monday through Friday work week.