Lead Teacher- Early Childhood

Children of America; Florida; On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision

401(k) and paid time off

50% childcare discount

Educational assistance and TEACH

Employee referral bonus

Promotion from within

Job summary

Children of America is seeking a Lead Teacher for our Lee's Hill school in Spotsylvania to run a classroom using our Mind and Body Matters curriculum. You will lead a team and collaborate with families to support each child’s development.

The role offers a clear path to leadership within a national network, with full benefits and ongoing professional growth opportunities. A high school diploma or GED, CPR/First Aid, and 1 year of licensed childcare experience are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of licensed childcare experience.
• CPR and First Aid certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily classroom instruction using Mind and Body Matters curriculum.
• Carry out engaging and fun lesson plans.
• Create a safe, structured and positive classroom environment.
• Set age-appropriate expectations and support each child's development.
• Connect with children and families through warm communication.
• Document progress and share updates with families via classroom app.
• Guide and support assistant teachers in the room.

Skills

High school diploma

CPR and First Aid

Virginia licensing

Organizational

Relationship building

Patience and flexibility

Growth mindset

Educator development

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Job description

Lead your own classroom, with a team and curriculum behind you.

Children of America is hiring a Lead Teacher at our Lee's Hill school in Spotsylvania. We're a nationally accredited preschool with 65+ locations across 18 states. You'll run your own classroom with our Mind and Body Matters curriculum, a supportive team and a clear path to leadership.

Pay: $17.00 – $20.00 per hour

Why you'll love it here

• Your classroom, your impact. Lead instruction every day and watch your students grow.
• A proven curriculum. Our Mind and Body Matters curriculum gives you structure while leaving room for your creativity.
• Room to grow. Lead Teachers move into Assistant Director and School Director roles through promotion from within.
• We help pay for school. Educational assistance and T.E.A.C.H. scholarships support your CDA or degree.
• Half off childcare. You get a 50% discount on care for your own children.
• Full benefits. Medical, dental and vision, plus a 401(k) and paid vacation, sick time and holidays.
• The stability of a national company with the close-knit feel of a neighborhood school.

About our school

We serve children from 6 weeks to 12 years old across Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Pre-K, Before & After Care and Summer Camp programs.

What you'll do

• Lead daily classroom instruction using our Mind and Body Matters curriculum
• Carry out lesson plans that make learning engaging and fun
• Create a safe, structured and positive classroom
• Set age-appropriate expectations and support each child's development
• Comfort, encourage and connect with children through their big feelings
• Partner with parents through warm, professional communication
• Use our classroom app to document progress and share updates with families
• Guide and support the assistant teachers in your room

What you bring

• High school diploma or GED
• At least 1 year of experience in a licensed childcare setting
• CPR and First Aid certification
• You meet all Virginia licensing requirements
• Strong organization and sound judgment
• A knack for building relationships with kids, families and coworkers
• Patience, flexibility and a positive attitude, even on busy days
• A commitment to growing as an educator

What we value

• Accountability: We own our work and learn from mistakes.
• Collaboration: We solve problems together.
• Growth mindset: We see challenges as chances to learn.
• Integrity: We do the right thing for children and families.
• Consistency: Children and families can count on us every day.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision
• 401(k), plus life, accident and disability insurance
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• 50% employee childcare discount
• Educational assistance and T.E.A.C.H. scholarships
• Employee referral bonus and recognition programs
• Promotion from within

The hourly pay range for this position is $17.00 – $20.00. Actual pay depends on experience, skills, location and internal equity. This role may also be eligible for performance-based incentives.

Children of America is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable law. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and the submission of the required state documents.