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Team Lead, LaPetite Academy of Lake In The Hills

Part-time

Learning Care Group

Lake In The Hills, ILFull-time / Part-time$18.57–19.29/hrTracked 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation
$18.57–19.29/hr
Location
Lake In The Hills, IL
Schedule
Full-time / Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

The role leads a child‑care classroom, manages staff, communicates with families, and ensures licensing compliance while providing hands‑on instruction and mentorship in a supportive, flexible schedule.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Classroom ManagementCurriculum ImplementationFamily CommunicationMentoringLeadershipLicensing Compliance

Qualifications

At Least 18+Experience in Licensed Childcare Facility, Leading Classroom, Implementing Lesson Plans

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

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Team Lead, LaPetite Academy of Lake In The Hills

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  • Brand: La Petite Academy

  • Location:

4540 W Algonquin Rd

Lake In The Hills,

IL

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. Are you a teacher ready for your next step? Being a Team Lead 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 Team Lead, you are a:

  • Teacher! Promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the children in your care. Take the lead on classroom management and curriculum implementation. Classroom instruction is at least 50% of weekly schedule.

  • Communicator! Communicate and build relationships with families to promote achievement for the child and to support your center’s success.

  • Mentor! Be responsible for, or assisting with, the management, training, and mentoring of new hires and your fellow Teachers, as you create fun, interactive learning experiences to share with the preschool children.

  • Leader! Take on the duties of Director or Assistant Director in his/her absence, including opening and closing the school.

  • Expert! Ensure the daily care of every child by following all licensing guidelines and implementing all company standards.

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

  • Experience in a licensed childcare facility, leading a classroom, and implementing lesson plans.

  • College credits towards Early Childhood Education or Child Development degree or a CDA, preferred.

  • The ability to meet state and/or accreditation requirements for education and experience.

  • Able to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Pay $18.57 - $19.29 hourly, Bi-weekly and Daily Pay options; based on Position, Education and Experience / any other compensation offered

  • Immediate Health insurance (medical, dental and vision), paid time-off and 401K (plus company match) provided for full-time employees.

  • Limited medical offered for part-time workers.

  • Education assistance including tuition reimbursement and certification available to all employees

  • Monday-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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