Childcare Center Management (Team Lead)- La Petite Academy, Sheldon Rd
About The Position
The Team Lead at La Petite Academy 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 also involves communicating with families, supporting and mentoring teachers, and creating interactive learning experiences for preschool children. The Team Lead assumes Director or Assistant Director duties when they are absent, including opening and closing the school. They ensure children receive daily care in accordance with licensing guidelines and company standards. The position requires working indoors or outdoors and participating in physical activities with children.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Experience working 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) credential.
Responsibilities
- Promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of children.
- Lead classroom management and implement curriculum and lesson plans.
- Communicate and build relationships with families to support children’s achievement and the center’s success.
- Manage, train, or mentor new hires and fellow teachers.
- Create fun, interactive learning experiences for preschool children.
- Perform Director or Assistant Director duties during their absence, including opening and closing the school.
- Ensure children receive daily care in accordance with licensing guidelines and company standards.
Benefits
- Bi-weekly and daily pay options.
- Health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, and a flexible spending account, for full-time employees; limited medical coverage for part-time employees.
- Education assistance, including tuition reimbursement and certification.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Child care discount.
- Monday through Friday work week.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
