Toddler Lead Teacher

La Mère Academy; Leander (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Child Care discounts

Tenure, Annual and Attendance Bonuses

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

PTO

Stocked break room with snacks

Breakfast, lunch, and snacks provided

Great team to work with

Job summary

La Mère Academy in Leander, Texas is hiring a full-time early childhood educator. The role focuses on supervising a classroom, delivering approved lesson plans, and ensuring safety and development for young children.

We value nurturing, professionalism, and teamwork in a supportive environment. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, CPR/First Aid, and prior experience in licensed early childhood programs.

Qualifications

• Love of small children and ability to nurture.
• CPR and First Aid certifications are required.
• High school diploma or GED; CDA preferred is a plus.
• Good oral and written communication skills are essential.
• Must meet local child care regulatory requirements.
• Previous teaching or assistant teaching in licensed early childhood program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage daily class activities for a group of children.
• Observe health, safety and care regulations at all times.
• Assess each child’s developmental needs and progress.
• Implement lesson plans and daily classroom schedule.
• Plan parent-teacher conferences and student evaluations with Leadership Team.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and inviting classroom environment.
• Provide positive reinforcement and consistent behavior expectations.
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions as required.

Skills

Love of small children

Loving and nurturing

Friendly, enthusiastic demeanor

Good oral and written communication

Strong work ethic

Cooperative team spirit

Lift up to 50 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

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:

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Child Care discounts
• Tenure, Annual and Attendance Bonuses
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 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
• $18 - $22 an hour depending on experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18 - $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.