Toddler Lead Teacher
About The Position
La Mere Academy is hiring a Toddler Lead Teacher to supervise and guide a group of children and manage daily classroom functions. The teacher implements approved lesson plans and the daily schedule, assesses children's developmental needs, and maintains a safe, attractive classroom that encourages children to explore, create, and make confident decisions. The role includes communicating with families and collaborating with a member of the Leadership Team on parent-teacher conferences and student evaluations. The teacher also follows applicable health and safety regulations, performs classroom and shared-area housekeeping, and attends required training, meetings, workshops, and school functions. This is a full-time position paying $18–$22 per hour depending on experience, with bi-weekly pay and direct deposit available. La Mere Academy offers competitive pay, child care discounts, bonuses, insurance, paid time off, and meals and snacks.
Requirements
- Love of small children and a loving, nurturing approach.
- Friendly and enthusiastic demeanor, strong work ethic, cooperative team spirit, and professional and dependable conduct.
- High school diploma, GED, or higher.
- CPR and First Aid certifications.
- Meet basic requirements of the local child care regulatory agency.
- Knowledge of the social, emotional, and creative needs of young children.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds in connection with handling children, facilitating programs, ensuring child safety, and responding to potential emergencies.
- Willingness to attend training and staff meetings.
Nice To Haves
- Degree in early childhood education or a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.
- Previous teaching or assistant teaching experience in a licensed early childhood program.
Responsibilities
- Provide overall supervision and manage the daily classroom functions for a group of children.
- Follow La Mere Academy rules and applicable local, state, and national regulations for children's health, safety, and care.
- Assess each child's developmental needs on an ongoing basis.
- Implement approved lesson plans and the daily classroom schedule.
- Plan parent-teacher conferences and student evaluations with a member of the Leadership Team.
- Maintain an attractive, well-kept classroom that encourages children to create, explore, and make decisions with confidence.
- Provide verbal recognition and acceptance while setting clear and consistent behavior expectations.
- Perform necessary classroom, common-area, and playground maintenance and housekeeping.
- Attend required staff meetings, workshops, training, and school functions.
- Maintain a professional personal appearance in accordance with the Employee Handbook.
- Assist in other capacities as determined necessary by the Director or designee.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Child care discounts
- Tenure, annual, and attendance bonuses
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Stocked break room with snacks and goodies
- Breakfast, lunch, and snacks provided
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
