State Pre-K Lead Teacher

La Petite Academy; Port Saint Lucie (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Master Teacher Program

Job summary

La Petite Academy in Port Saint Lucie, FL is hiring a Lead Teacher to guide early learning experiences, mentor fellow teachers, and deliver developmentally appropriate activities for preschool children. You will manage daily routines, implement the curriculum, and maintain strong relationships with families while ensuring compliance with licensing guidelines and center standards.

This role offers a supportive team, ongoing training, and opportunities to grow within our Master Teacher Program,

Qualifications

• Experience leading a preschool classroom and creating educational lesson plans.
• Ability to meet state education requirements for the center.
• Comfort working indoors or outdoors with children.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging, interactive learning experiences while guiding other teachers.
• Support social, physical, and cognitive development of preschoolers.
• Lead classroom management, curriculum implementation, and licensing compliance.
• Build strong relationships with enrolled and prospective families to support center success.

Skills

Classroom leadership

Lesson planning

Mentoring teammates

Family communication

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:

• We 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.
• We 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.
• We want opportunity. We invest in your future with ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, credential assistance, and our unique Master Teacher Program.
• We 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 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.