Lead Teacher: La Petite Academy, John Hawkins Parkway

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

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount

Flexible schedules

Immediate access to benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Positive workplace environment

Job summary

A well-known childcare organization in Alabama is seeking a passionate Lead Teacher to inspire preschool children in their growth and development. This role involves creating engaging learning experiences, managing classroom activities, and nurturing relationships with families. Ideal candidates will have experience in leading a classroom, creating lesson plans, and meeting educational requirements. The position offers flexible schedules with benefits, emphasizing a supportive community for both staff and families.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans.
• Ability to meet state educational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop fun, interactive learning experiences.
• Promote social, physical, and intellectual growth of preschool children.
• Manage classroom and curriculum implementation.
• Build relationships with families to support children's achievement.

Skills

Classroom leadership

Educational lesson planning

Engagement in physical activity

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.

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 childreninyour class.
• Call the shots! Take the lead onclassroom managementand curriculum implementation,plusbe 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.

Wewant energetic, dependable, passionate individualswhoare at least 18 andhave:

• 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.

Learning Care Group 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.