Daycare Lead Infant and Toddler Teacher - La Petite Academy, Lakeside Dr.
About The Position
La Petite Academy is hiring an Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher to care for children and support their development as lifelong learners. The teacher follows licensing guidelines and company standards to provide daily care, observes and assesses children, plans learning activities, and communicates with families. The role includes completing extensive training on child care, preschool, and child development, and implementing the company’s proprietary curriculum through fun, interactive learning experiences. The teacher must be able to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children. Compensation is based on position, education, and experience. The listed Lead Teacher pay is $20.40–$21.19. Bi-weekly and daily pay options are available. The work week is Monday through Friday. Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, and FSA) is provided for full-time employees; limited medical coverage is offered for part-time workers. Education assistance, including tuition reimbursement and certification, a 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance, and a child care discount are available to all employees.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Have at least 6 months of experience leading an early childhood classroom and creating educational lesson plans in a licensed center.
- Have a minimum of 12 Early Childhood Education units.
- Meet state requirements for background checks, immunizations, CPR/First Aid, and mandated reporter training.
Responsibilities
- Follow licensing guidelines and company standards to ensure the daily care of every child in the classroom.
- Observe and assess children and plan for their needs and development.
- Effectively communicate with families.
- Complete training on child care, preschool, and development topics.
- Implement the proprietary curriculum and create fun, interactive learning experiences for children.
- Work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.
Benefits
- Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, and FSA) for full-time employees; limited medical coverage for 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
