Team Lead

Learning Care Group; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount

Flexible schedules

401(k) company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Learning Care Group is seeking a passionate Team Lead in Jacksonville, Florida. You will promote children's growth, mentor new teachers, and manage classroom activities. Flexible schedules, a 50% childcare discount, and ongoing training opportunities are among the benefits offered.

The ideal candidate has experience in childcare and relevant education credits. If you’re ready to inspire lifelong learning in children, we invite you to apply!

Qualifications

• Experience in a licensed childcare facility, leading a classroom, and implementing lesson plans.
• Able to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.
• Must successfully complete Florida's background screening.

Responsibilities

• Promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the children.
• Build relationships with families to support children's achievements.
• Assist in managing and mentoring new hires and teachers.
• Take charge of school duties in the absence of Directors.

Skills

Classroom management

Childcare experience

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

College credits in Early Childhood Education or Child Development

CDA certification

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:

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

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

• Experience in a licensed childcare facility, leading a classroom, and implementing lesson plans.
• College credits toward 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.

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

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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.