Team Lead

Learning Care Group; Wayne (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Education assistance and tuition/cert

Job summary

Learning Care Group is seeking a Team Lead at a child care center in Wayne, NJ. You will promote growth in children, lead curriculum implementation, and communicate closely with families to support the center's success.

The role includes mentoring new teachers and, in absence of leadership, stepping in as Director or Assistant Director. This is a hands-on position demanding energy and commitment to high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Licensed childcare facility experience.
• Experience leading a classroom and implementing lesson plans.
• College credits toward Early Childhood Education or Child Development, or a CDA.
• Able to meet state/accreditation requirements for education and experience.
• Ability to work indoors or outdoors with children.

Responsibilities

• Promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the children in your care.
• Lead classroom management and curriculum implementation.
• Communicate with families to support the center’s success.
• Mentor and train new hires and fellow Teachers.
• Step in as Director or Assistant Director in absence of leadership.
• Ensure daily care of every child following licensing guidelines and company standards.

Skills

Classroom leadership

Implementing lessons

Family communication

Classroom management

Team mentoring

Education

Early Childhood Education / Child Development credits or 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 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.

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.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Pay $21.68-$22.53 hourly, Bi-weekly and Daily Pay options; based on Position, Education and Experience / any other compensation offered
• Immediate Health insurance (medical, dental and vision), paid time-off and 401K (plus company match) provided for full-time employees.
• Limited medical offered for part-time workers.
• Education assistance including tuition reimbursement and certification available to all employees
• Monday-Friday work week

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.