Lead Daycare Teacher: Dutchtown Road

Lead Teacher

Brand: La Petite Academy

• Location: 9150 Dutchtown Rd, Knoxville, TN

About the role

We are a 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 listen and we know what you're looking for:

• Benefits: Minimum 50% childcare discount, immediate access to benefits, innovative health programs, 401(k) company match, and much more.
• Balance: Flexible schedules that work for you, no nights or weekends, the ability to bring your children to work with you, and paid time off.
• Opportunity: Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, credential assistance, and our unique Master Teacher Program.
• Recognition: A positive, fun workplace where employees are appreciated.

Responsibilities

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

• Create! Develop fun, interactive learning experiences while mentoring fellow Teachers.
• Care! Promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the preschool children in your class.
• Call the shots! Take the lead on classroom management and curriculum implementation, plus be an expert on all licensing guidelines and company standards.
• Communicate! Build sincere relationships with enrolled and prospective families to promote achievement for the child and to support your center’s success.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old.

Benefits

We provide a minimum 50% childcare discount, immediate access to benefits, innovative health programs, 401(k) company match, and much more.

Schedule

We offer flexible schedules that work for you, no nights or weekends, the ability to bring your children to work with you, and paid time off.

Pay

We provide a positive, fun workplace where employees are appreciated.

Employment

Employment with this school is contingent upon successful completion of Florida’s required background screening. Information regarding Florida’s Background Screening Clearinghouse and screening requirements can be found here: https://info.flclearinghouse.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are 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.