Team Lead

Learning Care Group • Ballston Spa, NY

3d

About The Position

The Team Lead helps children grow socially, physically, and intellectually through classroom instruction, management, and curriculum implementation. Classroom instruction makes up at least 50% of the weekly schedule. The role also includes building relationships with families, supporting children’s achievement, and contributing to the center’s success.

The Team Lead manages, trains, or mentors new hires and fellow teachers while creating interactive learning experiences for preschool children. When the Director or Assistant Director is absent, the Team Lead takes on their duties, including opening and closing the school. The role ensures children receive daily care in accordance with licensing guidelines and company standards.

Requirements

• Be 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 CDA.

Responsibilities

• Promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of children.
• Lead classroom management and implement the curriculum.
• Provide classroom instruction 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 duties.
• 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 every child by following licensing guidelines and company standards.

Benefits

• Pay of $19.81–$20.58 per hour, based on position, education, and experience.
• Bi-weekly and Daily Pay options.
• Immediate health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), paid time off, and 401(k) with company match for full-time employees.
• Limited medical coverage for part-time workers.
• 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