Team Lead, Early Childhood — Lead Classrooms & Grow

Learning Care; Byron Township (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount

Immediate benefits access

Health programs

401(k) company match

Paid time off

Flexible schedules

Bring children to work

Tuition reimbursement

Credential assistance

Master Teacher Program

Job summary

Learning Care in Byron Township, MI is seeking a Team Lead to guide classroom instruction, support child development, and ensure safe, engaging daily routines. You will promote growth, manage activities, and model best practices within licensing standards.

This role emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and a passion for early childhood education. You will mentor new teachers, collaborate with families, and stand in for Directors when needed, helping create a warm, interactive learning environment

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to meet state/accreditation education and experience requirements.
• Able to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.

Responsibilities

• Lead on classroom instruction and curriculum implementation.
• Communicate and build relationships with families to promote child achievement and center success.
• Mentor and assist with training and mentoring of new hires and fellow teachers.
• Act as Director or Assistant Director in absence, including opening and closing the school.
• Ensure daily care of every child by following licensing guidelines and company standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication with families

Mentoring

Classroom management

Curriculum implementation

Education

College credits toward Early Childhood Education or Child Development degree or a CDA

CDA preferred

Job description

Learning Care in Byron Township, MI is seeking a Team Lead to guide classroom instruction, support child development, and ensure safe, engaging daily routines. You will promote growth, manage activities, and model best practices within licensing standards.

This role emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and a passion for early childhood education. You will mentor new teachers, collaborate with families, and stand in for Directors when needed, helping create a warm, interactive learning environment