Lead Teacher - The Village

The Village Learning Center; Pennington (AL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Personal time

No nights or weekends

Employee childcare discount

Employee assistance program

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Village Learning Center is seeking a qualified Lead Teacher to join our Early Learning Academy team. We value genuine passion for early childhood education, energy, compassion, and a love for nurturing young minds.

We offer competitive pay, professional development, and a supportive work environment. The role features Monday–Friday hours with no nights or weekends and an employee childcare discount to help our dedicated staff balance work and family life.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must meet all state, federal, and Early Learning Academies guidelines regarding education, experience, immunizations, employment physical, and required health and safety training and practices.
• A valid driver's license is required if driving is a requirement of the position.

Skills

Early childhood education

Team collaboration

Energy and enthusiasm

Compassion

Education

Associate's Degree in ECE or Child Development

CDA

CCP

Group Teacher Endorsement (NJ Registry)

Job description

Do you have a genuine desire to positively impact the lives of young children? We are seeking individuals with an unwavering passion for providing children with an exceptional early learning experience and the energy, compassion, and drive to execute it.

We are seeking individuals with an unwavering passion for providing children with exceptional early learning education, and are full of energy, compassion, and a genuine love for impacting the lives of children.

Whether you have spent time in childcare before or are new to the industry, we seek candidates dedicated to nurturing young minds. There is a special place to be a part of the Early Learning Academies (ELA) community with The Village Learning Center!

We are currently seeking a qualified Lead Teacher.

Qualification Options Include:

1. Associate's Degree in ECE or Child Development
2. 6 ECE credits AND 9 Credits in either education, Psychology, Health Care, Nursing, or any field related to child growth and development
3. CDA
4. CCP
5. Group Teacher endorsement from the NJ Registry for Childhood Professionals

Pay Range

$17.25—$20.50 USD

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Professional Development Opportunities
• 401K
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Monday-Friday No nights or weekends!
• Employee childcare discount
• Employee Assistance Program
• A supportive and collaborative work environment

What We Need from You:

Education, Experience, and Training Qualifications For Most Positions

• Must be at least 18 years of age. (unless otherwise stated)
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Must meet all state, federal, and Early Learning Academies guidelines regarding education, experience, immunizations, employment physical, and required health and safety training and practices.
• A valid driver's license is required if driving is a requirement of the position.

Ready to Join Us?

If you are ready to be a part of a welcoming and inspiring educational community, that values innovation and creativity and is ready to shape the future of young learners, we cannot wait to meet you!

Early Learning Academies (ELA) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.