Lead Teacher- IN

Children of America•Indianapolis, IN

16d•$18 - $19

About The Position

Children of America (COA), a nationally accredited preschool with more than 65 locations across 18 states, is hiring a Lead Teacher. The role supports children from 6 weeks to 12 years old across programs including Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Pre-K, Before & After Care, and Summer Camp. The Lead Teacher works with children, parents, management, and teaching staff to foster a collaborative, positive learning environment and leads classroom instruction using COA’s Mind and Body Matters curriculum. COA describes its culture as supportive of professional growth and employees bringing their whole selves to work.

Requirements

CDA or an associate 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.
Flexible and adaptable in challenging situations.
Commitment to professional growth.

Responsibilities

Carry out daily lesson plans.
Help create 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.
Lead classroom instruction using COA's Mind and Body Matters curriculum.
Approach the work creatively, passionately, and with engagement.
Uphold COA's values of accountability, collaboration, growth mindset, integrity, and consistency.