Team Lead

La Petite Academy; Brandon (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount

Immediate benefits access

401(k) company match

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

Ongoing training

Positive workplace

Job summary

La Petite Academy in Brandon, Florida is seeking a passionate Team Lead for a child care center. This role involves inspiring children, building family relationships, and mentoring teachers. Candidates should have experience in licensed childcare and college credits towards an education degree.

The position offers benefits like a childcare discount, flexible schedules, and continued training. Candidates must be at least 18 years old, capable of engaging physically with children, and comply with state background screening requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in a licensed childcare facility leading a classroom.
• Ability to meet state education and experience requirements.
• Capability to engage in physical activity with children.

Responsibilities

• Promote social, physical, and intellectual growth of children.
• Communicate with families to support child achievement.
• Manage, train, and mentor new hires and fellow teachers.
• Take on duties of Director or Assistant Director during absence.
• Ensure daily care of every child by following guidelines.

Skills

Classroom management

Mentoring

Curriculum implementation

Building relationships

Education

College credits in Early Childhood Education or Child Development

Child Development Associate (CDA)

Job description

Join a strong community where all we do is care for the children and families we serve every day, as well as our dedicated team members. Our people are our best asset. We listen and we know what you’re looking for.

Benefits and Work-Life Balance

• Minimum 50% childcare discount.
• Immediate access to benefits, innovative health programs, 401(k) company match.
• Flexible schedules; no nights or weekends.
• Ability to bring your children to work.
• Paid time off.
• Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, credential assistance, Master Teacher Program.
• Positive, fun workplace with recognition.

Job Overview

This is more than 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? As a Team Lead at a child care center, you will inspire children to become lifelong learners.

Responsibilities

• Teacher: Promote social, physical, and intellectual growth of children. Lead classroom management and curriculum implementation. Instruction accounts for at least 50% of schedule.
• Communicator: Build relationships with families to promote child achievement and support center success.
• Mentor: Manage, train, and mentor new hires and fellow teachers, creating engaging learning experiences.
• Leader: Take on duties of Director or Assistant Director during absence, including opening and closing the school.
• Expert: Ensure daily care of every child by following licensing guidelines and company standards.

Qualifications

We want energetic, dependable, passionate individuals who are at least 18 and have:

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

Background Screening

Employment 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.