Team Lead

Learning Care Group, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

Learning Care Group, Inc. in Albuquerque is hiring a Team Lead to guide classroom instruction, manage daily activities, and implement the curriculum for preschool children.

Ideal candidates have experience in licensed childcare, ability to mentor new staff, and willingness to lead in the director's absence; college credits or CDA preferred; candidates must be 18+ and able to work indoors/outdoors.

Qualifications

• Experience in a licensed childcare facility.
• Leading a classroom and implementing lesson plans.
• Willing to mentor and train new hires.

Responsibilities

• Lead classroom instruction and manage daily activities.
• Implement curriculum and ensure age-appropriate learning experiences.
• Communicate progress and engage families to promote child outcomes.
• Mentor and train new teachers and support staff.
• Step in for Director/Assistant Director duties if needed.

Skills

Classroom management

Lesson plan implementation

Childcare experience

Communication with families

Education

Early Childhood Education credits / CDA

Job description

This is more than just a daycare job. It’s a journey, where you learn, grow, thrive—and play—every day. Are you a teacher ready for your next step? Being a Team Lead 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 Team Lead, you are a:

• Teacher!Promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the children in your care. Take the lead on classroom management and curriculum implementationClassroom 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.

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

• Experience in a licensedchildcarefacility, leading a classroom,andimplementing lesson plans.
• College credits towardsEarlyChildhoodEducation orChildDevelopment 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.