Lead Teacher: Flexible Hours, Growth & Benefits

La Petite Academy; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount

Immediate access to benefits

401(k) company match

Tuition reimbursement

Credential assistance

Master Teacher Program

Job summary

La Petite Academy in West Columbia, SC is seeking a Lead Teacher to inspire young learners and support a caring, professional team. You will plan engaging activities, mentor fellow Teachers, and ensure safe, nurturing classroom environments.

You’ll promote growth across social, physical, and cognitive domains, manage daily routines, and uphold licensing guidelines and company standards while building strong relationships with families and the center community.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans.
• 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.

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

Licensing compliance

Physical activity

Job description

La Petite Academy in West Columbia, SC is seeking a Lead Teacher to inspire young learners and support a caring, professional team. You will plan engaging activities, mentor fellow Teachers, and ensure safe, nurturing classroom environments.

You’ll promote growth across social, physical, and cognitive domains, manage daily routines, and uphold licensing guidelines and company standards while building strong relationships with families and the center community.