Lead Teacher: Flexible Hours, 50% Childcare Discount

La Petite Academy; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount

Benefits package

401(k) company match

Health programs

Job summary

La Petite Academy in Gainesville, FL is seeking an energetic Lead Teacher to create engaging learning experiences and mentor fellow teachers. You will promote growth in preschool children, lead classroom management, and ensure curriculum implementation aligns with licensing guidelines and center standards.

We value caregivers who communicate effectively with families and who can balance indoor/outdoor activities while fostering a joyful, educational environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans.
• Must meet state requirements for education and our center's standards.
• Ability to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.

Responsibilities

• Create fun, interactive learning experiences while mentoring fellow teachers.
• Care for preschool children and promote their social, physical, and intellectual growth.
• Lead classroom management and curriculum implementation, ensuring licensing guidelines and company standards are followed.
• Communicate with enrolled and prospective families to support the center’s success.

Skills

Classroom leadership

Lesson planning

Family communication

Licensing compliance

Education

FL DCF 45 hours

CDA or FL Lead Teacher Qualifying credential

Job description

La Petite Academy in Gainesville, FL is seeking an energetic Lead Teacher to create engaging learning experiences and mentor fellow teachers. You will promote growth in preschool children, lead classroom management, and ensure curriculum implementation aligns with licensing guidelines and center standards.

We value caregivers who communicate effectively with families and who can balance indoor/outdoor activities while fostering a joyful, educational environment.