Childcare Lead Teacher

Kid's Country; Jacksonville (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401K with company match

Employee childcare discount

No nights or weekends

Job summary

Early Learning Academies is seeking a qualified Lead Teacher to join our dedicated team. To be considered, candidates must possess a degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or be actively working towards obtaining one.

Additionally, prior experience in a center setting is required to ensure that our Lead Teacher can effectively contribute to our educational environment. This full-time position offers competitive pay with levels based on experience and education, along with paid training and

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ with a HS diploma or GED.
• ECE 119 and 12+ hours of ECE coursework (or currently enrolled and working toward it).
• Experience teaching young children.
• Ability to meet all state and federal childcare licensing requirements.

Skills

ECE teaching

Center experience

Child development

Love for teaching

Education

ECE degree in progress

Job description

Do you see teaching young children as more than a job? At Early Learning Academies our teachers are educators who shape the future every single day. We’re looking for passionate, qualified teachers who want to grow in their careers while making a lasting difference for children and families.

There is a special place for you to be a part of the Early Learning Academies (ELA) community with Excel Creative Early Learning!

We are excited to announce that we are currently seeking a qualified Lead Teacher to join our dedicated team! To be considered for this position, candidates must possess a degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or be actively working towards obtaining one. Additionally, prior experience in a center setting is required to ensure that our Lead Teacher can effectively contribute to our educational environment.

Pay Range

$14—$17 USD

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Competitive pay with clear wage levels for your experience & education
• Paid training, ongoing coaching and in-service learning to strengthen your classroom practice.
• Affordable health, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid holidays and Paid Time off
• 401K with company match
• Large employee childcare discount
• No nights or weekends — ever
• A supportive, family-like team culture

What It Takes to Join Us

• At least 18 years old with a HS diploma or GED
• EDU 119 and 12+ hours of ECE coursework (or currently enrolled and working toward it)
• Experience teaching young children
• A love for teaching young children and supporting their growth
• Ability to meet all state and federal childcare licensing requirements

Grow With Us

We believe in promoting from within. Many of our Lead Teachers move into Mentor, Assistant Director, and Center Director roles. Your career path in early childhood education can start right here.

_Early Learning Academies (ELA) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law._