Lead Childcare Teacher

Southern Payroll Solutions•Crestview, FL

16d

About The Position

Grow With Us Learning Academy is seeking a dedicated Lead Teacher to support young learners’ growth and development in a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment. The role guides classroom instruction, designs developmentally appropriate learning experiences, and fosters partnerships with families and staff. It is suited to an organized, collaborative educator committed to quality early childhood education. The Lead Teacher creates weekly lesson plans, leads classroom activities, maintains a safe and stimulating classroom, documents children’s developmental progress, communicates with families, and supports assistant teachers. The role serves Infants/Ones, Twos, or Preschool children, depending on the age group assigned. The position is available during operating hours Monday through Friday, with occasional events or trainings outside regular hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of experience working in early childhood education.
Experience working with the age group to be led: Infants/Ones, Twos, or Preschool.
Prior experience independently leading a classroom.
Current Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain it.
Completion of state-required early childhood training courses, including 40-hour childcare training, VPK Emergent Literacy, and applicable preservice coursework.
Ability to meet state background screening requirements.
Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
Ability to lift up to 30 lbs, sit on the floor with children, and work on one’s feet for extended periods.
Availability during operating hours Monday through Friday, with occasional events or trainings outside regular hours.

Nice To Haves

Additional early childhood credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

Create and implement weekly lesson plans supporting children’s cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
Lead daily activities such as art, music, storytelling, and structured play to promote learning across developmental domains.
Maintain a clean, safe, stimulating classroom and comply with licensing and safety standards.
Conduct ongoing observations and assessments and maintain daily documentation to track developmental progress.
Communicate regularly and professionally with families about children’s daily experiences and milestones.
Model best practices and guide assistant teachers through support and constructive feedback.
Maintain classroom organization, bulletin boards, and age-appropriate learning materials.
Uphold required child-to-staff ratios and participate in facility and classroom safety checks.