Team Lead

Learning Care Group • Aurora, IL

22d • $18 - $21

About The Position

As a Team Lead at a child care center, you support children’s social, physical, and intellectual growth through classroom management and curriculum implementation. Classroom instruction makes up at least 50% of the weekly schedule. You build relationships with families, help manage and mentor teachers and new hires, and create interactive learning experiences for preschool children. You also assume Director or Assistant Director duties when needed, including opening and closing the school, and ensure 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 in your care.
• Lead classroom management and implement the curriculum and lesson plans.
• 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 those duties.
• Create fun, interactive learning experiences for preschool children.
• Take on Director or Assistant Director duties in their absence, including opening and closing the school.
• Ensure the daily care of each child by following licensing guidelines and company standards.

Benefits

• Hourly pay of $18.30–$21.00, based on position, education, and experience.
• Bi-weekly and Daily Pay options.
• Full-time employees receive immediate medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) with company match.
• Limited medical coverage for part-time workers.
• Education assistance, including tuition reimbursement and certification, available to all employees.

What This Job Offers

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