Daycare Lead Teacher - La Petite Academy, S 2300 E

About the Role

Join a strong community where all we do is care—for the children and families we serve every day, as well as for our dedicated team members. Our people are our best asset. We’re hiring energetic, dependable, passionate individuals who are at least 18 and have experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans. As a Lead Teacher, you’ll create fun, interactive learning experiences, promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of preschool children, manage the classroom and curriculum, and build relationships with families.

Responsibilities

• Develop fun, interactive learning experiences while mentoring fellow Teachers.
• Promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the preschool children in your class.
• Take the lead on classroom management and curriculum implementation, ensuring compliance with licensing guidelines and company standards.
• Build sincere relationships with enrolled and prospective families to support child achievement and center success.

Requirements

• Experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans.
• Ability to meet state requirements for education and childcare center requirements.
• Ability to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.

Qualifications

Compensation is based on position, education, and experience. Candidates must be at least 18 years old.

Benefits

• Minimum 50% childcare discount.
• Immediate access to benefits, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, and FSA) for full-time employees and limited medical for part-time workers.
• Innovative health programs.
• 401(k) company match.
• Education assistance, including tuition reimbursement and certification.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Paid time off.

Pay

Lead Teacher: $14.30-$14.86 (bi-weekly and daily pay options available).

Schedule

Monday through Friday work week, with flexible schedules and no nights or weekends.

Skills

• Ability to create engaging lesson plans.
• Classroom management skills.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.

Learning Care is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.