Team Lead

Learning Care Group•New York, NY
•$23 - $24

About The Position

The Team Lead at a child care center promotes children’s social, physical, and intellectual growth while leading classroom management and curriculum implementation. Classroom instruction makes up at least 50% of the weekly schedule. The role builds relationships with families, supports children’s achievement and the center’s success, and helps manage, train, and mentor new hires and fellow Teachers. The Team Lead creates interactive learning experiences for preschool children and assumes the duties of the Director or Assistant Director when they are absent, including opening and closing the school. The position ensures children receive daily care in accordance with 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 CDA.

Responsibilities

  • Promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of children.
  • Lead classroom management and curriculum implementation; classroom instruction is 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.
  • Perform the duties of the Director or Assistant Director in their absence, including opening and closing the school.
  • Ensure daily care of every child by following licensing guidelines and company standards.

Benefits

  • Immediate health insurance (medical, dental, and vision) for full-time employees.
  • Paid time off for full-time employees.
  • 401(k) with company match for full-time employees.
  • Limited medical coverage offered to part-time workers.
  • Education assistance, including tuition reimbursement and certification, available to all employees.
  • Bi-weekly and Daily Pay options.
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