Lead Teacher, La Petite Academy of South Bend

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. This is more than just a daycare job. It’s a journey, where you learn, grow, thrive—and play—every day. Being a teacher at a child care center is something special. We’re hiring difference makers who will inspire children to become lifelong learners.

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

We want energetic, dependable, passionate individuals who are at least 18.

Benefits

• Minimum 50% childcare discount
• Immediate access to benefits
• Innovative health programs
• 401(k) company match
• Flexible schedules that work for you, no nights or weekends
• Ability to bring your children to work with you
• Paid time off
• Ongoing training
• Tuition reimbursement
• Credential assistance
• Unique Master Teacher Program
• Positive, fun workplace where employees are appreciated