About The Position

La Petite Academy is hiring a Lead Teacher to inspire children to become lifelong learners. The Lead Teacher develops interactive learning experiences, supports the social, physical, and intellectual growth of preschool children, and leads classroom management and curriculum implementation. The role also involves mentoring fellow teachers, following licensing guidelines and company standards, and building relationships with enrolled and prospective families to support children’s achievement and the center’s success. Candidates must be at least 18, have classroom leadership and lesson-planning experience, meet state education and center requirements, and be able to work indoors or outdoors and participate in physical activities with children.

Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans.
  • Ability to meet state education requirements and childcare center requirements.
  • Ability to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.

Responsibilities

  • Create fun, interactive learning experiences and mentor fellow teachers.
  • Promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of preschool children.
  • Lead classroom management and curriculum implementation.
  • Know and follow applicable licensing guidelines and company standards.
  • Build relationships with enrolled and prospective families to promote children’s achievement and support the center’s success.

Benefits

  • Bi-weekly and daily pay options.
  • Health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, and FSA, for full-time employees; limited medical coverage is offered for 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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