Lead Teacher- IN
About The Position
Children of America is hiring a Lead Teacher to support its early childhood education programs. The role works alongside a team of educators in a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and sharing a passion for early childhood education. COA programs serve children from 6 weeks to 12 years of age across Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Pre-K, Before & After Care, and Summer Camp programs. The Lead Teacher interacts daily with children, parents, management, and teaching staff to support a collaborative and positive learning environment. The position carries out daily lesson plans, helps maintain a safe and structured classroom, communicates with families and colleagues, documents and reports on child progress using technology, and leads classroom instruction using COA's Mind and Body Matters curriculum. The hourly rate is $17–$19. Final compensation depends on experience, skills, location, and internal equity. The role may also be eligible for performance-based incentives or other benefits. Job offers are contingent on successful completion of a background check and submission of required state documents.
Requirements
- CDA or an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education.
- At least 1 year of experience in a licensed childcare setting.
- CPR and First Aid certification.
- Must meet all state licensing requirements.
- Strong organizational and decision-making skills.
- Ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and staff.
- Flexibility and adaptability in challenging situations.
- Commitment to professional growth.
- Successful completion of a background check and submission of required state documents as conditions of a job offer.
Responsibilities
- Carry out daily lesson plans.
- Assist in creating a safe, structured, and positive learning environment.
- Communicate professionally with parents, children, and team members.
- Use technology to document and deliver child progress reports.
- Show empathy toward children's emotions and parents' needs.
- Set age-appropriate expectations for children.
- Bring creativity, passion, and engagement to the work.
- Lead classroom instruction using COA's Mind and Body Matters curriculum.
- Support a collaborative and positive learning environment through daily interaction with children, parents, management, and teaching staff.
Benefits
- Internal career advancement opportunities.
- 50% employee childcare discount.
- Educational assistance and T.E.A.C.H. scholarship partnerships.
- Employee referral bonuses and recognition programs.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, accident, and disability benefits.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
- Potential eligibility for performance-based incentives or other benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
