Child Care Center Team Lead - La Petite Academy, S 348th St.

Learning Care Group • Federal Way, WA

1d • $26 - $27

About The Position

The Child Care Center Team Lead promotes the social, physical, and intellectual growth of children, leads classroom management and curriculum implementation, and spends at least 50% of the weekly schedule on classroom instruction. The role builds relationships with families, supports children’s achievement, and contributes to the success of the center. The Team Lead is responsible for or assists with managing, training, and mentoring new hires and other teachers, and creates interactive learning experiences for preschool children. When the Director or Assistant Director is absent, the Team Lead takes on their duties, including opening and closing the school. The role ensures children receive daily care in accordance with licensing guidelines and company standards. Successful completion of a background check is a prerequisite for employment.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Experience in a licensed childcare facility, leading a classroom, and implementing lesson plans.
• Ability to meet state and/or accreditation requirements for education and experience.
• Ability to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.
• Successful completion of a background check.

Nice To Haves

• College credits toward an Early Childhood Education or Child Development degree, or a Child Development Associate (CDA).

Responsibilities

• Promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of children.
• Lead classroom management and curriculum implementation; classroom instruction is at least 50% of the weekly schedule.
• Communicate and build relationships with families to promote children’s achievement and support the center’s success.
• Manage, train, and mentor new hires and fellow teachers, or assist with these duties.
• Create fun, interactive learning experiences for preschool children.
• Assume the duties of the Director or Assistant Director in their absence, including opening and closing the school.
• Ensure the daily care of every child by following licensing guidelines and company standards.

Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, and a flexible spending account, for full-time employees; limited medical coverage is offered to part-time workers.
• Education assistance, including tuition reimbursement and certification.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Child care discount.
• Bi-weekly and daily pay options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed