Lead Teacher: La Petite Academy 2755 Archer Road

La Petite Academy; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount

Immediate access to benefits

401(k) company match

Flexible schedules (no nights/weekends

Bring your children to work

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Credential assistance

Master Teacher Program

Job summary

La Petite Academy in Gainesville, FL is hiring a Lead Teacher to inspire preschool learners and mentor fellow teachers. You will create engaging learning experiences, manage daily activities, and ensure compliance with licensing guidelines.

We offer strong benefits, flexible schedules with no nights or weekends, tuition reimbursement, a 50% childcare discount, and opportunities for ongoing training through the Master Teacher Program.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans.
• Ability to meet state requirements for education and our 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

Curriculum implementation

Communication with families

Physical activity with children

Education

FL DCF 45 hours

CDA or FL Lead Teacher credential

Tools

None

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:

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

Required Credentials: FL DCF 45 hours and a CDA or any other FL Lead Teacher Qualifying credential

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

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