Daycare Team Lead - La Petite Academy, Macon Dr

Learning Care Group; Sacramento (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate individuals to join their dynamic team as Team Leads in childcare. This role is more than just a job; it’s a journey where you will inspire children to become lifelong learners. You'll manage classroom activities, communicate with families, and mentor fellow educators while ensuring a nurturing environment for children. With flexible schedules, generous benefits, and opportunities for professional growth, this position is perfect for those who want to make a real difference in the lives of children and families. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, this is your chance to shine!

Benefits

50% Childcare Discount

Flexible Schedules

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) Company Match

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Life and Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in a licensed childcare facility with classroom leadership.
• Ability to meet state and accreditation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Promote the growth of children through classroom instruction.
• Build relationships with families to support child achievement.
• Mentor new hires and create interactive learning experiences.

Skills

Classroom Management

Communication Skills

Mentoring

Lesson Planning

Physical Activity Engagement

Education

College Credits in Early Childhood Education

CDA (Child Development Associate)

Job description

Join a strong community where all we do is care-for the children and families we serve every day, as well as for our dedicated team members. Our people are our best asset. We listen and we know what you're looking for:

• You want benefits. We support you with a minimum 50% childcare discount, immediate access to benefits, innovative health programs, 401(k) company match, and much more.
• You want balance. We offer flexible schedules that work for you, no nights or weekends, the ability to bring your children to work with you, and paid time off.
• You want opportunity. We invest in your future with ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, credential assistance, and our unique Master Teacher Program.
• You want recognition. We provide a positive, fun workplace where employees are appreciated.

This is more than just a daycare job. It’s a journey, where you learn, grow, thrive—and play—every day. Are you a teacher ready for your next step? Being a Team Lead at a child care center is something special. We’re hiring and we want difference makers who will inspire children to become lifelong learners.

As a Team Lead, you are a:

• Teacher! Promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the children in your care. Take the lead on classroom management and curriculum implementation. Classroom instruction is at least 50% of weekly schedule.
• Communicator! Communicate and build relationships with families to promote achievement for the child and to support your center’s success.
• Mentor! Be responsible for, or assisting with, the management, training, and mentoring of new hires and your fellow Teachers, as you create fun, interactive learning experiences to share with the preschool children.
• Leader! Take on the duties of Director or Assistant Director in his/her absence, including opening and closing the school.
• Expert! Ensure the daily care of every child by following all licensing guidelines and implementing all company standards.

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

• Experience in a licensed childcare facility, leading a classroom, and implementing lesson plans.
• College credits towards Early Childhood Education or Child Development degree or a CDA, preferred.
• The ability to meet state and/or accreditation requirements for education and experience.
• Able 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 - $16.60 - $23.15
  • Teacher - $17.40 - $24.35
  • Lead Teacher - $18.80 - $28.15
• 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 discount available to all employees.
• Monday through Friday work week.

We know our best asset is our people! So we’ve made a commitment to ensure you feel valued, with a robust, comprehensive offering that is competitive and exceeds your expectations. That means market-relevant compensation, a targeted range of health and wellness benefits (including life insurance, dental, vision, as well as medical for full-time positions), and retirement planning, with a 401k match. We recognize your potential, encourage your talent, and support your growth with ongoing training and development. We also offer tuition reimbursement, assistance with ECE Credits (worth college credit toward an Early Childhood degree), and our exclusive Master Teacher program to enhance your skills—and increase your pay. Don’t wait. Start strong today.

Learning Care Group is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.