Daycare Center Lead Teacher - La Petite Academy, S Walnut Bend

Learning Care Group

Cordova, TNFull-time$15.06–15.64/hrTracked 4w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation

$15.06–15.64/hr

Location

Cordova, TN

Schedule

Full-time

Work Authorization

Not specified

Job overview

Learning Care Group is hiring a Daycare Center Lead Teacher - La Petite Academy, S Walnut Bend. The Lead Teacher at La Petite Academy inspires children to become lifelong learners. This role involves developing interactive learning experiences, mentoring fellow teachers, and promoting the social, physical, and intellectual growth of preschool children. The Lead Teacher also manages the classroom, implements curriculum, and ensures compliance with licensing guidelines and company standards.

Key focus areas include Develop fun, interactive learning experiences, Mentor fellow Teachers, and Promote the social growth of preschool children.

Successful candidates bring Must Be 18+, Meet State Requirements For Education, and Meet Childcare Center Requirements. Important skills include Create Interactive Learning Experiences, Mentoring Teachers, Promote Social Growth, Promote Physical Growth, Promote Intellectual Growth, and Classroom Management.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Create Interactive Learning ExperiencesMentoring TeachersPromote Social GrowthPromote Physical GrowthPromote Intellectual GrowthClassroom ManagementCurriculum ImplementationLicensing GuidelinesCompany StandardsBuild Relationships With FamiliesEnergeticDependablePassionateLeading a ClassroomCreating Educational Lesson PlansWork Indoors or OutdoorsEngage in Physical Activity With Children

Qualifications

Must Be 18+Meet State Requirements for EducationMeet Childcare Center Requirements

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Assistance

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

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Daycare Center Lead Teacher - La Petite Academy, S Walnut Bend

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Brand: La Petite Academy
Location:

330 Walnut Bend Rd

Cordova,

Join a strong community where all we do is care-for the children and families we serve every day, as well as for our dedicated team members. Our people are our best asset. We listen and we know what you're looking for:

You want benefits. We support you with a minimum 50% childcare discount, immediate access to benefits, innovative health programs, 401(k) company match, and much more.
You want balance. We offer flexible schedules that work for you, no nights or weekends, the ability to bring your children to work with you, and paid time off.
You want opportunity. We invest in your future with ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, credential assistance, and our unique Master Teacher Program.
You want recognition. We provide a positive, fun workplace where employees are appreciated.

This is more than just a daycare job. It’s a journey, where you learn, grow, thrive—and play—every day. Being a teacher 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 Lead Teacher, you’ll:

Create! Develop fun, interactive learning experiences while mentoring fellow Teachers.
Care! Promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the preschool children in your class.
Call the shots! Take the lead on classroom management and curriculum implementation, plus be an expert on all licensing guidelines and company standards.
Communicate! Build sincere relationships with enrolled and prospective families to promote achievement for the child and to support your center’s success.

We want energetic, dependable, passionate individuals who are at least 18 and have: 

Experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans.
The ability to meet state requirements for education and our childcare center requirements.
The ability to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation based on Position, Education and Experience. Bi-weekly and Daily Pay options
Lead Teacher- $15.06-$15.64
Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, and FSA) provided for full-time employees, Limited medical offered for part-time workers
Education assistance including tuition reimbursement and certification, 401K (plus company match), life and disability insurance and child care discount available to all employees
Monday through Friday work week.

Learning Care is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.

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