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About the Role
As a Lead Teacher at Children of America (COA), you will create an engaging, nurturing classroom where children feel safe, supported, and excited to learn. You'll have the opportunity to lead a classroom, build meaningful relationships with children and families, and work alongside a supportive team of educators.
Responsibilities
- Plan and lead daily lessons, activities, and classroom experiences
- Implement COA's Mind and Body Matters curriculum
- Create a safe, nurturing, structured, and engaging classroom
- Support children's social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development
- Establish age-appropriate expectations and provide positive guidance
- Observe, document, and communicate children's development and progress
- Complete child progress reports and classroom documentation
- Build positive relationships with children, families, and team members
- Communicate professionally with parents regarding their child's experiences and progress
- Collaborate with teaching staff and school leadership
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom
- Follow all health, safety, supervision, and state licensing requirements
- Participate in training, professional development, and staff meetings
- Bring energy, creativity, patience, and a genuine passion for teaching to the classroom every day
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent with ECE credits/coursework
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a licensed childcare or early childhood education setting
- CPR and First Aid certification
- Must meet all applicable state licensing requirements
- All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and the submission of the required state documents
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong decision-making skills
- Ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and staff
- Strong classroom management skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced childcare environment
- Passion for early childhood education and child development
- Commitment to professional growth
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Minimum 1 year of experience
Education Level
- High School Diploma or equivalent with ECE credits/coursework
Salary/Compensations
- $18.54 – $20.17 per hour
Benefits
- 50% Employee Childcare Discount
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Educational assistance and T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship Partnerships
- Employee referral bonuses and recognition programs
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
- Ongoing training and professional development
About the Company
- Children of America is a nationally accredited preschool with 65+ locations across 18 states.
- Our programs serve children ages 6 weeks to 12 years, including Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Pre-K, Before & After Care, and Summer Camp.
Equal Opportunity
- Children of America is an equal opportunity employer.
- We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable law.
- Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.