Team Lead

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 individuals 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.
• Can meet state and/or accreditation requirements for education and experience.
• Are able to 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

Essential skills required for this role include:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 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 is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Flexible schedules are available.

Company Information

Learning Care is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants 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.