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.
• 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 will:

• 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.
• Mentor by being 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

To be considered for this role, you must:

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have experience in a licensed childcare facility, leading a classroom, and implementing lesson plans.
• Have college credits towards Early Childhood Education or Child Development degree or a CDA, preferred.
• Meet state and/or accreditation requirements for education and experience.
• Be able to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.

Qualifications

We value diversity and inclusion, and we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. 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.

Skills

Skills required for this role include:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage and mentor others.
• Knowledge of early childhood development and educational theories.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

At Learning Care, we believe in providing our team members with comprehensive benefits to support their well-being and career growth. These include:

• 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

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details about the schedule are not specified in the job posting.