Lead Child Care Teacher: La Petite Academy, S. Cliff Ave

Learning Care Group; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) company match

Master Teacher Program

Flexible schedules

No nights or weekends

Bring children to work

Paid time off

Job summary

A childcare organization in Sioux Falls is looking for a passionate Lead Teacher to create engaging learning experiences for preschool children. Responsibilities include mentoring fellow teachers, promoting children's growth, and managing classroom activities according to guidelines. Candidates must have experience in classroom leadership and lesson planning, as well as the ability to meet state education requirements. This position offers a supportive work environment with great benefits and flexibility.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans.
• Ability to meet state education requirements.
• Capability to engage in physical activity with children.

Responsibilities

• Develop fun, interactive learning experiences while mentoring fellow teachers.
• Promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of preschool children.
• Manage classroom activities and implement curriculum based on licensing guidelines.
• Build strong relationships with families to support child achievement.

Skills

Classroom leadership

Educational lesson planning

Communication skills

Physical engagement with children

Mentoring ability

Education

State childcare licensing requirements

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. Being a teacher 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 Lead Teacher, you’ll:

• Create! Develop fun,interactive learning experiences while mentoring fellow Teachers.
• Care! Promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the preschool childreninyour class.
• Call the shots! Take the lead onclassroom managementand curriculum implementation,plusbe an expert on all licensing guidelines and company standards.
• Communicate! Build sincere relationships with enrolled and prospective families to promote achievement for the child and to support your center’s success.

Wewant energetic, dependable, passionate individualswhoare at least 18 andhave:

• 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.

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.