Childcare Lead Infant Teacher

The Learning Grove Academy; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 22,041 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Safe work environment

On-the-job training

Job summary

The Learning Grove Academy in Troy, Michigan is seeking a Lead Teacher to foster a nurturing environment and create engaging learning experiences for young children. This role focuses on making education fun and memorable, while supporting a strong classroom teaching team.

Applicants should demonstrate a passion for early childhood education and possess excellent interpersonal skills to create supportive relationships with parents and fellow educators. The position offers a salary of $16 - $19 per hour based on experience and education.

Qualifications

• Passion for education and a love of children.
• Ability to create fun learning moments.
• Skills in coaching and mentoring assistant teachers.

Responsibilities

• Make every day an adventure in learning.
• Create relationships with parents through daily interactions.
• Coach and mentor assistant teachers.

Job description

As a Lead Teacher, your days will be filled with fun, excitement and helping little minds grow. Our nurturing culture isn’t only for children; it’s for everyone in our Circle of Care.

We are seeking energetic lead teachers with a passion for education and a love of children whose supportive hands desire to make a positive difference every day. You will quickly realize that we are more than just a daycare. We are a place where memories are made.

When you join the Learning Grove Academy family, you become part of a team of lifelong learners, who are passionate about children and families… just like you are. As an early childhood education leader, and a key member of our teaching team, you embody the Learning Grove Academy Core Values and foster a happy and fun learning environment, enhancing the lives of infant, toddler, preschool & pre‑k children. Your “We’ve got this attitude,” creates a team of educators that strive for excellence and flourish and develop under your leadership.

Compensation: $16 - $19 an hour, based on experience and education

As a Lead Teacher, you will:

• Make every day an adventure in learning.
• Create fun, out of the box, learning moments that your children will remember for years to come.
• Create relationships with parents and provide support through daily interactions and communication.
• Coach and mentor assistant teachers to develop a strong classroom teaching team.
• Share with your co‑workers the joys of creating a‑ha moments with children.

Does this describe you?

• You are a kid magnet everywhere you go.
• You make learning fun.
• You smile until your cheeks hurt.
• You are flexible and able to multi‑task.
• You will wear pajamas and crazy hair on special days.

About us:

We are engaging, rewarding, innovative and our goal is to provide a positive relationship from the first hello of the day, to the last good‑bye, we want every child and staff member to feel safe, nurtured, and excited to learn and grow with us, and for you to consider us a true partner in the development of your career. We go beyond what’s expected, creating a one‑of‑a‑kind educational experience for the children and staff we care for and the families who cherish them.

Our work environment includes:

• Growth opportunities
• Safe work environment
• On‑the‑job training