Team Lead

Learning Care Group • Okemos, MI

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About The Position

This is a child care center role focused on supporting children’s learning and development. The Team Lead promotes the social, physical, and intellectual growth of children, leads classroom management and curriculum implementation, and spends at least 50% of the weekly schedule on classroom instruction. The role also involves building relationships with families, mentoring and training teachers, and supporting center leadership. In the absence of the Director or Assistant Director, the Team Lead takes on their duties, including opening and closing the school. The Team Lead ensures children receive daily care in accordance with licensing guidelines and company standards.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• Experience in a licensed child care 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) credential.

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

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