Team Lead

Learning Care Group; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount

Benefits access

401(k) company match

Flexible schedules

Bring children to work

Paid time off

Master Teacher Program

Job summary

Learning Care Group in Knoxville, TN seeks a Team Lead to mentor staff, assist with management, and ensure daily care of children per licensing guidelines. You will support Directors, open/close the school as needed, and help create engaging learning experiences that foster growth and safety.

Ideal candidates have a background in early childhood education, state requirements met, and experience coaching staff. A CDA or associate degree is preferred; dedicated teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching and training staff in a childcare setting.
• Experience leading a classroom and creating lesson plans.
• Must meet state education and center requirements.

Responsibilities

• Mentor fellow teachers and support directors in daily school operations.
• Cover Director/Assistant Director duties when needed, including opening/closing.
• Ensure daily care of children per licensing guidelines and company standards.
• Create interactive learning experiences and mentor teachers.
• Communicate with parents and prospective families to support child success.

Skills

Staff coaching

Mentoring

Communication with parents

Education

Associates degree in ECE or Child Development

CDA credential

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.

Making a difference in a child’s life takes talent. As a community of collaborative, bold, fun, dedicated individuals, our passion is the many children we guide, teach, and protect every day. To prepare them for the next steps in their young lives, we want change makers who never stop being curious, inventive, and open-hearted. Is that you?

The Team Lead will be responsible for, or assisting with, the management, training, and mentoring of newly‑hired and existing employees.

Job Responsibilities:

• Serve as mentors to fellow teachers while supporting their directors in daily school operations.
• Take on the duties of Director or Assistant Director in his/her absence, including opening and closing the school.
• Ensure the daily care of every child by following all licensing guidelines and implementing all company standards.
• Create fun and interactive learning experiences while serving as mentors to fellow Teachers.
• Communicate directly with parents and prospective parents to achieve success for the child.

Job Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must meet state requirements for education and additional center/school requirements may apply.
• Experience coaching and training staff members
• Associates degree in early childhood education or child development or a CDA
• Experience working in a licensed childcare facility, leading a classroom as well as creating educational lesson plans

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.