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LaPetite Academy

Lead Teacher, LaPetite Academy of Gladstone

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Position range in Kansas City, MO-KS Metropolitan Statistical Area $35k - $46k Per Year Lead Teacher, LaPetite Academy of Gladstone

LaPetite Academy

Occupation:

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

Location:

Kansas City, MO - 64118

Job Type:

Full Time (30 Hours or More)

Posted:

08/19/2026

Positions available: 1

Source:

Learning Care Group

Web Site:

www.learningcaregroup.com

Job #: 219147

Job Requirements and Properties

Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite

Full Time Age

18 and up Schedule

Full Time

Job Description

Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. This is more than just a daycare job. It's a journey, where you learn, grow, thrive—and play—every day. Being a teacher 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 Lead Teacher, you'll:

  • Create! Develop fun, interactive learning experiences while mentoring fellow Teachers.
  • Care! Promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the preschool children in your class.
  • Call the shots! Take the lead on classroom management and curriculum implementation, plus be an expert on all licensing guidelines and company standards.
  • Communicate! Build sincere relationships with enrolled and prospective families to promote achievement for the child and to support your center's success. Additional Information
    Help for Additional Information. Opens a new window. We want energetic, dependable, passionate individuals who are at least 18 and have:
  • Experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans.
  • The ability to meet state requirements for education and our childcare center requirements.
  • The ability to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.

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What they do

A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.

$64,281 / year median in Missouri

+6% projected growth

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