Child Care Team Lead

The Learning Experience•Manor, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Child Care Team Lead at The Learning Experience Downtown Hutto Center supports the growth and development of children and teachers by fostering collaboration and community. The role involves leading and developing staff, supporting classroom operations and curriculum implementation, communicating with families, and ensuring the center meets applicable health, safety, recordkeeping, and state licensing requirements. The position is full-time, in person, Monday through Friday, with an annual salary of $38,000 to $42,000. The franchise is independently owned and operated; applications and hiring decisions are handled by the franchisee.

Requirements

At least one year of center assistant leadership or management experience.
Professional teaching experience with infants through preschool-age children.
Strong knowledge of state licensing rules and regulations.
CPR certification is required.
Meet state-specific guidelines.
At least one year of management experience.
At least one year of teaching experience.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of center assistant leadership or management experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

Identify and schedule teacher candidates for interviews, assist with interviews, and build networks of prospective talent.
Conduct classroom observations and evaluations, and provide motivating feedback that encourages learning.
Help manage the team to ensure the TLE curriculum is implemented in alignment with brand standards.
Train, coach, and develop employees using a growth mindset.
Listen objectively to employee concerns and plan recommended courses of action.
Build and communicate weekly schedules and center schedules to maintain appropriate classroom ratios and manage labor to budget.
Assist with daily classroom-ratio management.
Help manage new-hire paperwork and employee files in compliance with state licensing regulations.
Lead tours for prospective families and explain the curriculum, teacher tenure and quality, and other center features.
Communicate regularly with families about student progress and execute parent pleasers and Show and Tell.
Audit and maintain student and teacher records and files.
Ensure the physical environment and health and safety standards comply with local and state licensing requirements.
Manage relationships with state licensors and conduct center evaluations.
Handle accident and incident reporting and medication management.
Conduct monthly emergency safety drills.
Manage new-customer administration and files in compliance with state licensing regulations.