Toddler Lead Teacher

la m; Leander (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Child Care discounts

Bonuses: Tenure, Annual and Attendance

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, TX seeks a caring teacher to supervise daily classes and implement engaging lesson plans. The role emphasizes child development assessment, health and safety compliance, and collaboration with leadership for conferences and evaluations.

Ideal candidates have CPR/First Aid, a high school diploma or higher, and a passion for early childhood education. The position offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Love of small children.
• Loving and nurturing.
• Friendly and enthusiastic demeanor with strong work ethic and teamwork.
• High School Diploma, GED, or higher (degree in early childhood or CDA preferred).
• CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Meets local child care regulatory requirements.
• Previous teaching or assistant teaching in licensed program preferred.
• Knowledge of social, emotional, and creative needs of young children.
• Good oral and written communication.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Willingness to attend training and staff meetings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee supervision and daily class functions for a group of children.
• Follow La Mère Academy rules and regulatory health and safety standards.
• Assess each child’s developmental needs regularly.
• Implement approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule.
• Plan parent-teacher conferences and student evaluations with Leadership Team.
• Maintain a clean, engaging classroom encouraging exploration and confidence.
• Provide clear expectations and positive reinforcement for behavior.
• Attend required staff meetings and school functions.
• Maintain professional appearance per Employee Handbook.

Skills

Love of small children

Nurturing demeanor

Friendly, enthusiastic

Strong work ethic

Team-oriented

Good communication

Able to lift 50 lbs

Willing to attend trainings

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Early childhood education preferred

CPR and First Aid certified

Tools

None

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
• $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.