Childcare Lead Teacher
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The Learning Experience - Winter Garden
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Childcare Lead Teacher
The Learning Experience - Winter Garden
Posted 3 months ago
Full Time
Horizon West, Florida
In Person
Smart Summary
Responsibilities
The Lead Teacher is responsible for managing the classroom environment, implementing the L.E.A.P. Curriculum, and ensuring the safety and engagement of children. They also mentor less experienced staff and maintain regular communication with parents regarding child progress.
Qualifications
We are looking for a compassionate and growth-oriented Lead Teacher to create a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment for young children. The position requires a High School Diploma/GED, DCF 45 Hours, at least six months of professional teaching experience, and CPR and First Aid Certification. An Associate degree or higher in ECE or a related degree is preferred.
Job Description
- Vibrant team culture
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Free food & snacks
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
Lead Teachers at The Learning Experience are ambassadors of happiness, creating opportunities every day that reflect our mission to make a positive difference in the lives of children, their families, and communities we serve. The ideal candidate for this role will possess a compassionate attitude and a growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire a love of learning.
Role Responsibilities:
- Lead, coach, and mentor less experienced teachers in your classroom; model behaviors and provide feedback.
- Responsible for the overall classroom management, leading a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment.
- Serve as a role model, using a growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire a love of learning
- Implement our proprietary L.E.A.P. Curriculum®, working with Infants, Toddlers, and/or Preschool children in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child.
- Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn.
- Communicate regularly with parents, sharing their children’s latest adventures and achievements through a variety of avenues, including mobile apps and personal discussions.
- Support your center’s success, partnering with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment and engagement.
- Build relationships with families and coworkers and create a dynamic environment where play and learning happen seamlessly.
- High School Diploma/GED (Required)
- DCF 45 Hours (Required)
- At least six months of professional teaching experience (Required)
- CPR and First Aid Certification (Required)
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. (Required)
- Associate degree or higher in ECE or related degree (Preferred)
- 1 year of professional teaching experience (Preferred)
- ECE Coursework (Preferred)
- CDA (Preferred)
- Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices (DAP)
- Must meet all state specific guidelines for the role
- Paid holiday/vacation time/sick time after 90 days
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Training reimbursement for eligible candidates
- Continued professional development opportunities
- Community outreach activities
- Monday - Friday
- Free uniforms
- Company parties
- Competitive pay rate
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Join our HAPPY family and help shape the future, one child at a time!
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The Learning Experience - Winter Garden
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