Daycare Lead Preschool Teacher - La Petite Academy, S. 6th Ave

Learning Care Group; Federal Way (WA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in early childhood education is seeking a passionate Lead Teacher to inspire children and foster their growth. In this dynamic role, you'll create engaging learning experiences, manage classroom activities, and build strong relationships with families. This position offers a supportive environment where you can thrive and make a meaningful impact on young learners. With competitive compensation and a range of benefits, including health insurance and education assistance, this is an exciting opportunity for those dedicated to nurturing the next generation.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

401K with Company Match

Child Care Discounts

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans.
• Ability to meet state requirements for education and childcare center standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop fun, interactive learning experiences while mentoring fellow teachers.
• Promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of preschool children.

Skills

Classroom Management

Lesson Planning

Child Development

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Child Development Associate (CDA)

Job description

Join Our Team as a Lead Teacher!

This is more than just a daycare job. It’s a journey where you learn, grow, thrive—and play—every day. Being a teacher at a childcare center is something special. We’re hiring and we want difference makers who will inspire children to become lifelong learners.

As a Lead Teacher, you’ll:

1. Create! Develop fun, interactive learning experiences while mentoring fellow teachers.
2. Care! Promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the preschool children in your class.
3. Call the shots! Take the lead on classroom management and curriculum implementation, and be an expert on all licensing guidelines and company standards.
4. Communicate! Build sincere relationships with enrolled and prospective families to promote achievement for the child and support your center’s success.

We want energetic, dependable, passionate individuals who are at least 18 and have:

• Experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans.
• The ability to meet state requirements for education and our childcare center requirements.
• The ability to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Compensation based on position, education, and experience. Bi-weekly and daily pay options:
• Assistant Teacher: $20.30 - $24.30
• Teacher: $21.30 - $25.50
• Lead Teacher: $23.00 - $27.00
• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, and FSA) provided for full-time employees; limited medical offered for part-time workers.
• Education assistance including tuition reimbursement and certification, 401K (plus company match), life and disability insurance, and child care discounts available to all employees.
• Monday through Friday work week.

Effective January 1, 2024 - Successful completion of a background check is a prerequisite for employment.

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