Lead Preschool Teacher

La Petite Academy; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established child care center is seeking a dedicated Lead Preschool Teacher in Knoxville, TN. This role involves developing engaging educational experiences, mentoring fellow educators, and fostering a nurturing environment for children’s growth. Ideal candidates will enjoy flexible schedules, competitive benefits, and the chance to work closely with families.

Benefits

50% childcare discount

Immediate access to benefits

401(k) company match

Tuition reimbursement

Master Teacher Program

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Create fun, interactive learning experiences while mentoring fellow teachers.
• Promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of preschool children.
• Lead classroom management, curriculum implementation, and maintain licensing standards.

Skills

Classroom Leadership

Curriculum Development

Effective Communication

Education

State-required education qualifications

Job description

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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 children in your class.
• Call the shots! Take the lead on classroom management and curriculum implementation, plus be 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.
  
  

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.
  
  

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Child Day Care Services

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