Team Lead

Learning Care Group • Town of Milton, NY

4d • $20 - $21

About The Position

The Team Lead supports children’s social, physical, and intellectual growth, leads classroom management and curriculum implementation, and spends at least 50% of the weekly schedule on classroom instruction. The role includes communicating and building relationships with families to support children’s achievement and the center’s success.

The Team Lead is responsible for or assists with managing, training, and mentoring new hires and fellow Teachers, and helps create interactive learning experiences for preschool children. In the absence of the Director or Assistant Director, the Team Lead takes on their duties, including opening and closing the school. The role also ensures daily care follows licensing guidelines and company standards.

Requirements

• At least 18 years old.
• Experience in a licensed childcare facility, leading a classroom, and implementing lesson plans.
• Ability to meet state and/or accreditation requirements for education and experience.
• Ability to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.

Nice To Haves

• College credits toward an Early Childhood Education or Child Development degree, or a Child Development Associate (CDA).

Responsibilities

• Promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of children.
• Lead classroom management and implement curriculum; classroom instruction must account for at least 50% of the weekly schedule.
• Communicate and build relationships with families to support children’s achievement and the center’s success.
• Manage, train, and mentor new hires and fellow Teachers, or assist with these responsibilities.
• Create fun, interactive learning experiences for preschool children.
• Assume the duties of the Director or Assistant Director in their absence, including opening and closing the school.
• Ensure the daily care of each child follows licensing guidelines and company standards.

Benefits

• Hourly pay of $19.81–$20.58, based on position, education, and experience.
• Bi-weekly pay and Daily Pay options.
• Immediate medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and 401(k) with company match for full-time employees.
• Limited medical coverage for part-time employees.
• Education assistance, including tuition reimbursement and certification, available to all employees.
• Monday–Friday work week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed