About The Position

The Team Lead at La Petite Academy promotes children’s social, physical, and intellectual growth while taking the lead on classroom management and curriculum implementation. Classroom instruction makes up at least 50% of the weekly schedule. The role also builds relationships with families, mentors and trains teachers, and helps manage the center. In the Director’s or Assistant Director’s absence, the Team Lead takes on their duties, including opening and closing the school. The Team Lead ensures children receive daily care in accordance with licensing guidelines and company standards.

Requirements

  • At least 18 years old.
  • Experience in a licensed childcare facility.
  • Experience 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

  • Bi-weekly and daily pay options.
  • Health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, and FSA, 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.
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