Lead Teacher
La Petite Academy · Waldorf, MD · 1 mo ago
Education$20.37–$21.16/hrFull-time
Join a strong community where we care for the children and families we serve every day, as well as for our dedicated team members. Our people are our best asset, and we provide benefits, flexible schedules, professional growth opportunities, and a positive, fun workplace.
About the role
Being a teacher at a child care center is something special. As a Lead Teacher you will inspire children to become lifelong learners while learning, growing, thriving—and playing—every day.
Responsibilities
- 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: Lead classroom management and curriculum implementation, and serve as 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 support the center’s success.
Requirements
- Energetic, dependable, and passionate individuals who are at least 18 years old.
- Experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans.
- Ability to meet state education requirements and our childcare center standards.
- Willingness to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.
Pay
$20.37‑21.16 hourly, with bi‑weekly and daily pay options; compensation varies based on position, education, and experience.
Benefits
- Immediate health insurance (medical, dental, and vision) for full‑time employees; limited medical coverage for part‑time workers.
- Paid time off.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Education assistance, including tuition reimbursement and certification support.
- Minimum 50% childcare discount.
- Flexible schedules with no nights or weekends.
- Ability to bring your children to work.
- Innovative health programs.
Schedule
Monday‑Friday work week.