Lead Teacher & Mentor — Flexible Hours & Benefits

La Petite Academy; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount

Immediate benefits

401(k) match

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

Master Teacher Program

Job summary

La Petite Academy is hiring a Team Lead to guide classroom activities, manage daily operations, and partner with families to support each child’s growth. You’ll promote social, physical, and intellectual development while modeling instructional practices and leading in absence of leadership roles.

You’ll mentor new hires, coordinate with directors, and ensure licensing standards are met, all in a supportive, value-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a licensed childcare facility, leading a classroom, and implementing lesson plans.
• College credits towards Early Childhood Education or Child Development degree or a CDA, preferred.
• The ability to meet state and/or accreditation requirements for education and experience.
• Able to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.

Responsibilities

• Teacher! Promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the children in your care. Take the lead on classroom management and curriculum implementation. Classroom instruction is at least 50% of weekly schedule.
• Communicator! Communicate and build relationships with families to promote achievement for the child and to support your center’s success.
• Mentor! Be responsible for, or assisting with, the management, training, and mentoring of new hires and your fellow Teachers, as you create fun, interactive learning experiences to share with the preschool children.
• Leader! Take on the duties of Director or Assistant Director in his/her absence, including opening and closing the school.
• Expert! Ensure the daily care of every child by following all licensing guidelines and implementing all company standards.

Skills

Childcare experience

Leadership

Curriculum implementation

Communication with families

Education

College credits towards ECE/Child Development or CDA

Job description

La Petite Academy is hiring a Team Lead to guide classroom activities, manage daily operations, and partner with families to support each child’s growth. You’ll promote social, physical, and intellectual development while modeling instructional practices and leading in absence of leadership roles.

You’ll mentor new hires, coordinate with directors, and ensure licensing standards are met, all in a supportive, value-driven environment.