Lead Teacher

La Petite Academy; Stafford (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading childcare organization as a Lead Teacher, where you'll create engaging learning experiences and promote the growth of preschool children. Enjoy flexible schedules, a supportive community, and opportunities for professional development. This role is perfect for passionate individuals eager to inspire the next generation.

Benefits

50% childcare discount

Immediate access to benefits

401(k) company match

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

Ongoing training

Tuition reimbursement

Master Teacher Program

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop fun, interactive learning experiences and mentor fellow teachers.
• Promote social, physical, and intellectual growth of preschool children.
• Manage classroom, curriculum, licensing guidelines, and standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Creativity

Education

State Education Requirements

Job description

Join to apply for the Lead Teacher role at La Petite Academy

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 understand what you're looking for:

• Benefits: Support with a minimum 50% childcare discount, immediate access to benefits, innovative health programs, 401(k) company match, and more.
• Balance: Flexible schedules, no nights or weekends, bring your children to work, paid time off.
• Opportunity: Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, credential assistance, and our Master Teacher Program.
• Recognition: A positive, fun workplace where employees are appreciated.

This is more than just a daycare job. It’s a journey to learn, grow, thrive, and play every day. We’re hiring difference makers who will inspire children to become lifelong learners.

As a Lead Teacher, you’ll:

• Create: Develop fun, interactive learning experiences and mentor fellow teachers.
• Care: Promote social, physical, and intellectual growth of preschool children.
• Lead: Manage classroom, curriculum, licensing guidelines, and standards.
• Communicate: Build relationships with families to support child achievement and center success.

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

• Experience leading a classroom and creating lesson plans.
• Ability to meet state and center education requirements.
• Ability to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.

Learning Care Group is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or other protected statuses.