Lead Teacher: La Petite Academy 2755 Archer Road

Learning Care Group; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Minimum 50% childcare discount

Immediate access to benefits

401(k) company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Learning Care Group in Gainesville, Florida is seeking an energetic and dependable Lead Teacher. In this role, you will create interactive learning experiences while mentoring fellow teachers.

You'll promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of preschool children, manage classroom activities, and build sincere relationships with families. The position requires a passion for education and the ability to engage children both indoors and outdoors.

Enjoy benefits like flexible schedules, tuition reimbursement, and a supportive community.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans.
• Ability to meet state and center requirements for education.
• 18 years or older, and able to engage in physical activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop fun, interactive learning experiences while mentoring fellow teachers.
• Promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of children.
• Lead classroom management and curriculum implementation.
• Build relationships with families to promote child achievement.

Skills

Classroom leadership

Lesson plan development

Communication skills

Physical activity engagement

Job description

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 we know what you’re looking for:

• Benefits: We support you with a minimum 50% childcare discount, immediate access to benefits, innovative health programs, 401(k) company match, and much more.
• Balance: We offer flexible schedules that work for you, no nights or weekends, the ability to bring your children to work, and paid time off.
• Opportunity: We invest in your future with ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, credential assistance, and our unique Master Teacher Program.
• Recognition: We provide a positive, fun workplace where employees are appreciated.

This is more than just a daycare job. It’s a journey, where you learn, grow, thrive—and play—every day. Being a teacher at a child care center is something special. We’re hiring and we want difference makers who will inspire children to become lifelong learners.

As a Lead Teacher, you’ll:

• 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.

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

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

Florida Background Screening Notice
Employment with this school is contingent upon successful completion of Florida’s required background screening.
Information regarding Florida’s Background Screening Clearinghouse and screening requirements can be found here:
https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Learning Care is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.