Lead Teacher - Pre-K

Company: La Petite Academy
Location: Glen Allen
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

Be a difference maker, with Learning Care Group. We are a community of collaborative, bold, fun, dedicated individuals, whose passion is the many children we guide, teach, and protect every day. As early education leaders, we're making a strong, lasting, positive impact on children. Here, you'll find a dynamic environment and culture that is open, friendly, welcoming, and collaborative. Are you ready to be an inspiring, innovative force that prepares children for elementary school-and beyond? Their future begins now. And so does yours.Are you a teacher during the school year? Are you a college student pursuing a degree in early or middle childhood education? This seasonal job may be right for you! We are looking for Summer Camp Teachers to provide excitement and learning all summer long to our little campers. Our schools serve infants to school-age students, with specific summer camp programs for 3- and 4-year-olds (Preschool/Pre-K Camp) and 5- to 12-year-olds (School-Age Camp). Special summer experiences are also planned for infants, toddlers, and 2-year-olds. Are you caring, compassionate and love what you do? Then team up with our awesome educators to provide a memorable summer camp experience, including hands-on activities, fun projects, exclusive workbooks, and compelling learning opportunities. Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure the daily care of every child by following all licensing guidelines and implementing all company standards.
• Help to maintain a fun and interactive classroom that is clean and organized.
• Supervise the classroom, according to the plans of the Lead Teacher when the Lead is out of the room.
• Help with meal and snack preparation, feeding children, and modeling table manners.
• Perform other related duties as requested by a Lead Teacher or Center Director. Job Requirements:
  • High School diploma or equivalent experience working in a licensed child care facility.
  • Coursework in early childhood education or child development.
  • A proven track record of caring and nurturing children to provide them with a great start to their educational careers.
  • The ability to meet state and/or accreditation requirements for education and experience.
  • Flexibility as to the hours and schedule of work.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age. We at Learning Care Group know our best asset is our people! So we've made a commitment to ensure all employees feel valued, with a robust, comprehensive offering that is competitive and exceeds your expectations. That means market-relevant compensation, a targeted range of health and wellness benefits (including life insurance, dental, vision, as well as medical available for full-time positions), and retirement planning, with our new 401k match. For us, it's simple: Provide great rewards, keep employees engaged, and create difference makers. We encourage your talent, recognize your potential, and support your growth through ongoing training and development so you can give children a great start. We also offer tuition reimbursement, assistance with gaining a CDA (worth college credit toward an Early Childhood degree), and our exclusive Master Teacher program to enhance your skills-and increase your pay. Don't wait. Start strong today.

Keywords: La Petite Academy, Richmond , Lead Teacher - Pre-K, Education / Teaching , Glen Allen, Virginia