Team Lead

Job Summary

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

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Team Lead to join our team at La Petite Academy. This position is located at 6701 N Charles St, Towson, MD.

Responsibilities

• Promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the children in your care.
• Take the lead on classroom management and curriculum implementation.
• Communicate and build relationships with families to promote achievement for the child and to support your center’s success.
• Be responsible for, or assisting with, the management, training, and mentoring of new hires and your fellow Teachers.
• Create fun, interactive learning experiences to share with the preschool children.
• Take on the duties of Director or Assistant Director in his/her absence, including opening and closing the school.
• Ensure the daily care of every child by following all licensing guidelines and implementing all company standards.

Requirements

• Experience in a licensed childcare facility, leading a classroom, and implementing lesson plans.
• 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.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old.
• Monday-Friday work week.

Benefits

• Immediate Health insurance (medical, dental and vision), paid time-off and 401K (plus company match) provided for full-time employees.
• Limited medical offered for part-time workers.
• Education assistance including tuition reimbursement and certification available to all employees.

Pay

$18.57-$19.29 hourly, Bi-weekly and Daily Pay options; based on Position, Education and Experience / any other compensation offered

Schedule

Monday-Friday work week

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.