Lead Teacher: Flexible Hours, Benefits & Growth Path

La Petite Academy; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount

Immediate access to benefits

401(k) company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

La Petite Academy in Indiana is seeking a Lead Teacher to guide classroom activities and foster growth in preschoolers. You will mentor fellow teachers, implement engaging curricula, and ensure compliance with licensing standards. This role emphasizes safety, learning through play, and strong family communication.

Join a team that values flexibility, benefits, and opportunities for ongoing training as you contribute to a nurturing, educational environment where children thrive daily.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Classroom leadership

Lesson planning

Family communication

Physical activity with children

Job description

La Petite Academy in Indiana is seeking a Lead Teacher to guide classroom activities and foster growth in preschoolers. You will mentor fellow teachers, implement engaging curricula, and ensure compliance with licensing standards. This role emphasizes safety, learning through play, and strong family communication.

Join a team that values flexibility, benefits, and opportunities for ongoing training as you contribute to a nurturing, educational environment where children thrive daily.