Team Lead, La Petite Academy on S. Emerson Ave

Learning Care Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Team Lead to inspire children and foster their growth. In this dynamic role, you will lead classroom instruction, manage relationships with families, and mentor fellow teachers. Your expertise will ensure that every child receives the best care while adhering to licensing guidelines. If you are energetic and dependable, ready to make a difference in the lives of children, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join us in creating a nurturing environment where children can thrive and become lifelong learners.

Qualifications

• Experience in a licensed childcare facility, leading a classroom.
• Ability to meet state and/or accreditation requirements for education.

Responsibilities

• Promote social, physical, and intellectual growth of children.
• Communicate and build relationships with families.
• Mentor new hires and create fun learning experiences.

Skills

Classroom Management

Curriculum Implementation

Communication

Mentoring

Leadership

Education

College Credits in Early Childhood Education

Child Development Degree or CDA

Job description

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:

1. 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.
2. Communicator! Communicate and build relationships with families to promote achievement for the child and to support your center’s success.
3. Mentor! Be responsible for, or assist with, the management, training, and mentoring of new hires and fellow Teachers, as you create fun, interactive learning experiences to share with preschool children.
4. Leader! Take on the duties of Director or Assistant Director in their absence, including opening and closing the school.
5. 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 towards Early Childhood Education or Child Development degree or a CDA, preferred.
• The ability to meet state and/or accreditation requirements for education and experience.
• The ability to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.