Toddler (12 months - 24 months) Lead Teacher

American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE); Leander (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Child Care discounts

Tenure, Annual, and Attendance Bonuses

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

PTO

Breakfast, lunch, and snacks provided

Great team to work with

Job summary

La Mère Academy is hiring a full-time teacher/assistant to supervise and support a classroom of young children. You will follow approved lesson plans, ensure safety, and partner with leadership for conferences and evaluations.

The role requires nurturing, reliable communication, and ability to meet regulatory standards, with willingness to attend trainings and staff meetings. Benefits include meals, PTO, and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Love of young children and nurturing approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to meet regulatory requirements for child care.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily class activities for a group of children.
• Observe health, safety, and regulatory guidelines.
• Implement lesson plans and daily schedule.
• Support parent-teacher conferences and student evaluations.
• Maintain a clean, inviting classroom and handle duties as needed.
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions.

Skills

Love of children

Nurturing

Friendly demeanor

Enthusiastic

Work ethic

Team spirit

Professional and dependable

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Willingness to train

Education

High School Diploma / GED (early childhood or CDA preferred)

CPR & First Aid certifications

Job description

You are not just a teacher. At La Mère Academy, we know that as a teacher, you are a superhero! Time, energy, experience, and passion are your superpowers and you use those skills for the most valuable undertaking in the world, education and building the confidence of future generations.

That's why La Mère Academy believes it's so important to give you all the tools you need to further develop your talents and feel appreciated for the crucial work that you do.

We choose to honor your superpowers with these amazing benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Child Care discounts
• Tenure, Annual, and Attendance Bonuses
• Medical, Dental & VisionInsurance
• PTO
• Stocked break room with snacks and goodies to relax between classes.
• Breakfast, lunch, and snacks provided
• BONUS: We are a great team to work with

Get treated like the superhero you are! Join us at La Mère Academy.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Love of small children
• Loving and nurturing
• Friendly, enthusiastic demeanor, strong work ethic, cooperative team spirit, highly professional and dependable
• High School Diploma, GED, or higher (degree in early childhood or CDA preferred)
• CPR and First Aid certifications
• Must meet basic requirements of local child care regulatory agency
• Previous teaching or assistant teaching position in a licensed early childhood program preferred
• Knowledge of the social, emotional, and creative needs of young children
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations.
• Willingness to attend training and staff meetings

Primary Responsibilities:

• Is responsible for the overall supervision and daily class functions of a group of children.
• Observes all rules and regulations at La Mère Academy and the local, state, or national regulatory agencies pertaining to the health, safety, and care of children.
• Assesses each child’s developmental needs on an ongoing basis.
• Implements the approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule
• Plans with a member of the Leadership Team the parent-teacher conferences and student evaluations.
• Maintains an attractive, well-kept classroom that encourages children to create, explore, and make decisions with confidence.
• Provides verbal recognition and acceptance to children while providing clear and consistent expectations for the children’s behavior.
• Accepts responsibility for maintenance and necessary housekeeping duties of the classroom, common use areas, and playgrounds.
• Attends all required staff meetings, workshops, and/or school functions.
• Maintains overall professional personal appearance adhering to the guidelines offered in the Employee Handbook
• Assists in other capacities that Director, or designee, determines is necessary.

Compensation:

• Bi-weekly pay
• Direct deposit available
• $16 - $22 an hour depending on experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16 - $22 / hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.