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Learning Care Group
Team Lead
Career Insights for Preschool / Childcare Teacher
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What they do
A Preschool or Childcare Teacher works with young children, usually ages 3 - 5, to help them learn the social, motor and language skills needed to be ready for kindergarten and elementary school. Organizes activities and uses play or games to help children learn; develops schedules and routines for children that include exercise and rest. Works in a school or in a childcare center or program.
$37,664 / year median in Colorado
+8% projected growth
Job Description
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.