Team Lead & Master Teacher: Early Childhood

La Petite Academy; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount

Immediate benefits

Innovative health programs

401(k) company match

Ongoing training

Job summary

La Petite Academy in Texas is seeking a Team Lead to guide preschool classrooms, support teachers with lesson planning, and deliver a nurturing, development‑focused daily routine.

You will communicate with families, mentor new hires, and stand in for Director duties when needed, ensuring compliance with licensing guidelines and maintaining a positive, engaging learning environment. This is a hands-on role that rewards energetic, dependable professionals who foster curiosity and growth.

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.
• Ability to meet state/accreditation requirements for education and experience.
• Able to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity 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 promote achievement for the child and support center success.
• Mentor and assist with training of new hires and fellow teachers to create engaging learning experiences.
• Take on director/assistant director duties in absence, including opening and closing the school.
• Ensure daily care of every child by following licensing guidelines and company standards.

Skills

Childcare leadership

Lesson plan implementation

Team mentorship

Education

Early Childhood Education credits

CDA credential

Job description

La Petite Academy in Texas is seeking a Team Lead to guide preschool classrooms, support teachers with lesson planning, and deliver a nurturing, development‑focused daily routine.

You will communicate with families, mentor new hires, and stand in for Director duties when needed, ensuring compliance with licensing guidelines and maintaining a positive, engaging learning environment. This is a hands-on role that rewards energetic, dependable professionals who foster curiosity and growth.