Team Lead
La Petite Academy · Smyrna, TN · 2 days ago
Information TechnologyFull-time
About the role
This position is for a Team Lead at a child care center. We are seeking energetic, dependable, passionate individuals who are at least 18 years old and have:
- Experience in a licensed childcare facility, leading a classroom, and implementing lesson plans.
- A 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.
Responsibilities
As a Team Lead, you are a:
- 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.
- Communicator!
- Communicate and build relationships with families to promote achievement for the child and to support your center’s success.
- 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
We are looking for candidates who:
- Have experience in a licensed childcare facility, leading a classroom, and implementing lesson plans.
- Have a college credits towards Early Childhood Education or Child Development degree or a CDA, preferred.
- Meet state and/or accreditation requirements for education and experience.
- Can work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.
Qualifications
Preferred qualifications include:
- A college credits towards Early Childhood Education or Child Development degree or a CDA.
Skills
Skills required for this role include:
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to manage and mentor others.
- Knowledge of early childhood development and educational practices.
- Ability to follow licensing guidelines and company standards.
Benefits
Our benefits package includes:
- A minimum 50% childcare discount.
- Immediate access to benefits.
- Innovative health programs.
- 401(k) company match.
- Paid time off.
- Ongoing training and tuition reimbursement.
- Credential assistance.
- A unique Master Teacher Program.
Pay
Compensation details are confidential and will be discussed during the interview process.
Schedule
Flexible schedules are offered to accommodate your needs, with no nights or weekends.