Lead Preschool Teacher — Flexible Hours + Growth Path

La Petite Academy; Florida; On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount 50%

401(k) match

Health programs

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Credential assistance

Master Teacher Program

Job summary

La Petite Academy in New York is seeking a dedicated Lead Teacher to inspire young learners and mentor fellow Teachers through engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons. You will lead classroom management, implement curriculum, and ensure compliance with state childcare requirements while building strong relationships with families to promote student success and center growth.

We support ongoing training, competitive benefits, and a collaborative work environment designed for growth and

Qualifications

• Experience leading a classroom and creating lesson plans.
• Ability to meet state education requirements for childcare centers.
• Willingness to work indoors or outdoors with children.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging learning experiences while mentoring teachers.
• Care for preschool children's social, physical, and intellectual growth.
• Lead classroom management and curriculum implementation, ensure licensing standards.
• Build relationships with enrolled and prospective families to support student success.

Skills

Classroom leadership

Lesson planning

Curriculum implementation

Communication with families

Education

State education requirements knowledge

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 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.
• Florida Background Screening Notice Employment with this school is contingent upon successful completion of Florida’s required background screening. Information regarding Florida’s Background Screening Clearinghouse and screening requirements can be found here: https://info.flclearinghouse.com
  
  

Learning Care 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.