Team Lead, LaPetite Academy of West Chester

Learning Care Group; Olde West Chester (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Team Lead to inspire young learners in a nurturing environment. This role goes beyond traditional daycare responsibilities, as you will lead classroom activities, mentor fellow educators, and engage with families to foster children's growth. If you are energetic and dependable, and have a background in early childhood education, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact in children's lives while working in a supportive and fun atmosphere. Join us on this rewarding journey of learning and growth!

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a classroom and implementing lesson plans.
• Ability to meet state and accreditation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Promote children's social, physical, and intellectual growth.
• Communicate with families to support children's achievements.
• Mentor new hires and fellow teachers.

Skills

Classroom Management

Curriculum Implementation

Communication

Mentoring

Child Development Knowledge

Education

College Credits in Early Childhood Education

CDA (Child Development Associate)

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 your fellow Teachers, as you create fun, interactive learning experiences to share with the preschool children.
4. Leader! Take on the duties of Director or Assistant Director in his/her 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.
• Able to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.