About The Position

La Petite Academy is hiring an Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher to provide daily care and learning experiences for children. The teacher follows licensing guidelines and company standards, observes and assesses children, plans learning activities, communicates with families, and completes training on child care, preschool, and child development. The role uses the company’s proprietary curriculum to create fun, interactive learning experiences. Candidates should be energetic, dependable, and passionate about working with children. They must be at least 18 years old, meet state requirements for background checks, immunizations, CPR/First Aid, and mandated reporter training, and be able to work indoors or outdoors and participate in physical activities with children. Compensation is based on position, education, and experience. Lead Teacher pay is $19.56–$20.32. The work week is Monday through Friday.

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.
  • Communicate effectively with families.
  • Complete training on child care, preschool, and child development topics.
  • Implement the company’s proprietary curriculum and create fun, interactive learning experiences.
  • Work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.

Benefits

  • Health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, and a flexible spending account, 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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