school age lead teacher

Next best thing to mom

Next Best Thing To Mom is a locally-owned licensed childcare center that provides loving and educational care to infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. As we continue to expand enrollment, we are searching for amazing lead teacher to join our cohesive family of lead teachers, assistant teachers and aides! Currently we are interviewing qualified LEAD TEACHER candidates for the Preschool 1 room. Must have college credits according to DHS Rule 3. Have a PASSION for providing care for our littlest friends. Must work Monday through Friday, 7am to 4pm. Must be flexible in hours to work if needed too. No nights and weekends. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. We offer competitive wage and a fun place to work!Job Type: Full-timePay: $14.75 - $16.25 per hourBenefits:<ul><li>Paid time off</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Lead Teacher

Childrens lighthouse

Job Summary We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Lead School Age Teacher to join our educational team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in early childhood education and experience working with school-age children. This role involves developing and implementing engaging curricula that foster learning and growth, while also providing a safe and nurturing environment. The Lead Teacher will be responsible for guiding a team of educators, ensuring effective classroom management, and promoting the overall well-being of each child.Responsibilities<ul><li>Develop and implement age-appropriate curricula that align with educational standards.</li><li>Create lesson plans that incorporate literacy education, math, physical education, and other subjects.</li><li>Foster an inclusive classroom environment that supports children with diverse needs, including special education and early intervention strategies.</li><li>Manage classroom behavior through effective behavior management techniques.</li><li>Monitor and assess student progress through standardized testing and regular evaluations.</li><li>Communicate effectively with parents and guardians regarding student development and classroom activities.</li><li>Provide guidance and support to assistant teachers in their daily responsibilities.</li><li>Ensure compliance with child welfare regulations and maintain a safe learning environment.</li><li>Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices in childhood development.</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred.</li><li>Proven experience working with children in a classroom or daycare setting.</li><li>Strong knowledge of childhood development principles and practices.</li><li>Experience in curriculum development, lesson planning, and classroom management.</li><li>Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with students, parents, and staff.</li><li>Familiarity with Montessori methods or other educational philosophies is a plus.</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while also demonstrating leadership skills.</li><li>Commitment to fostering an inclusive environment for all students. We invite qualified candidates who are enthusiastic about making a positive impact on children's lives to apply for this rewarding position.</li></ul>Job Types: Full-time, Part-timePay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hourExpected hours: 30 &ndash; 40 per weekBenefits:<ul><li>Employee discount</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Lead School Age Teacher

YWCA

RESPONSIBILITIESThis position is responsible for planning educational activities for a diverse group of children ages 5-12 years old, which includes embedding our mission of eliminating racism and empowering women, at the before- and after- school program throughout McLean County. The Lead Teacher will be responsible for building and maintaining open communication with child care families. Other duties will include opening and closing the building, ordering food and supplies, and cleaning the area.JOB REQUIREMENTS<ul><li>Must have a minimum of 30 hours of college credit, 6 hours of which must be related to school-age children, child development, elementary education, and physical education, recreation camping or related fields.</li><li>Ability to work well with children and adults.</li><li>Experience working with school-age children ages 5-12 years old in a program setting preferred.</li><li>Must meet DCFS qualifications for a school-age worker.</li><li>Proficiency in English required.</li><li>Good verbal and written communication skills required.</li><li>Proficient in at least one other language helpful.</li><li>Must be available to start work as soon as possible.</li></ul>WORK HOURSPart-time, 25 hours/week, Monday-Friday, 6:15 a.m.&ndash;8:45 a.m. AND 2:45 p.m.&ndash;5:30 p.m.Job Type: Part-timePay: $18.50 per hourExpected hours: 25 per weekBenefits:<ul><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Retirement plan</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Youth Development (Before and Afterschool) Lead Teacher

Celebree School

<div>At every Celebree School&trade;, our mission is to protect, educate, and nurture the children in our care. Child care jobs with our School family are life-changing ones. We say Celebree Schools are a place where we grow people big and small because we all learn from each other, every day. At Celebree Schools, we are committed to offering qualified educators rewarding child care jobs. We encourage staff members opportunities to become increasingly proficient in their position with the chance to grow within the Celebree Organization. To those ends, we have developed and implemented our Employee Investment Cycle.
At Celebree School we have an unsurpassed dedication to growing people BIG and small. As a member of the Celebree Team you have access to the tools and resources necessary to reach your full potential. The choice is yours, where do you want to go? What do you want to be? Make your time with Celebree one of personal and professional growth.
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Full Time (30+ hour per week) Benefits Offered:<ul><li>Free Continuing Education Units</li><li>Tiers Program</li><li>Career Development</li><li>Short Term Disability</li><li>401K Plan</li><li>Health Insurance</li><li>Dental Insurance</li><li>Life Insurance</li><li>Employer Assistance Program</li><li>Paid Holidays</li><li>Paid Time Off</li><li>Child Care Discounts</li><li>Orientation Program</li><li>Employee Referral Bonuses</li><li>Monthly Team Building Initiatives</li><li>Onboarding Cost Reimbursement</li><li>Free Uniform Items</li></ul>
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Job Description and Responsibilities Position Summary: Plan and direct operations of the assigned classroom for school age activities to ensure Celebree mission, vision and values are upheld, and children are provided with a developmentally age-appropriate learning environment. Provide support and direction to teacher assistant.
Essential Functions:
CLICK HERE to see what it's like to be a School Age Teacher at Celebree!<ul><li>
Manages classroom ensuring compliance with all MSDE-OCC regulations, company standards, policies and procedures.
</li><li>Provides a welcoming and friendly classroom environment for all children, parents and visitors.</li><li>
Maintains attractive and current classroom/hallway displays and an educational and informative Parent Board that is updated regularly.
</li><li>Creates and implements thorough, timely lesson plans that are age appropriate and stimulating in accordance with weekly themes and Celebree&rsquo;s curriculum; manages effective classroom transitions; ensures that the activities of said lesson plans are clearly delegated and communicated to all staff involved.
</li><li>Assists and supervises children during all activities; counsels children as needed using Conscious Discipline and appropriate behavior management techniques.
</li><li>Communicates effectively with parents, e.g., greeting by name, addressing concerns in a timely manner, giving positive feedback, and providing regular updates on their child&rsquo;s development and classroom happenings.
</li><li>Maintains open and effective communication with team and parents
</li><li>Identifies opportunities and/or problems in the classroom and center and works with the assistant teacher and/or center director to resolve. Maintains certification requirements (three Continuing Education Credits per year).
</li><li>Job Requirements Education/Experience: Ideal candidate will have an AA(or credit equivalent) degree in Elementary Education, Psychology, Child Development, Family Studies or a similar discipline. Those with the 45 clock hrs Child Development (birth through school-age), 45 clock hrs Curriculum for School Age Care, the 9 clock hrs of training in communicating with staff, parents, and the public, and 400 hours of experience with School children or 1 year of college (30 semester hours) will also be given consideration on a case by case basis.</li></ul></div>

School Age Teacher

BESTALE Early Education Academy 

Job Title: Lead TeacherJob SummaryDate posted: October 24, 2025Job Description:Location: Gold River, CA Pay: $23.00 &ndash; $28.00/hourJob Type: Full-Time Schedule: Monday &ndash; Friday | 7:30 a.m. &ndash; 5:00 p.m.Requirements:<ul><li>Minimum of 3 year of experience</li><li>Must have 12 ECE units, including:</li><li>Child Growth &amp; Development</li><li>Child, Family, and Community</li><li>Infant/Toddler Development (Preferred)</li></ul>About Excelsior PreschoolExcelsior Preschool is a leading early learning program that blends developmentally appropriate practices with STEAM learning, multi-language enrichment, and nature-based curriculum. We&rsquo;re committed to creating nurturing environments where young children thrive socially, emotionally, and academically&mdash;and where teachers are respected, supported, and empowered to grow.We are currently seeking a qualified Infant Room Teacher who meets California infant/toddler ECE unit requirements and brings passion and professionalism to our Gold River team.Key Responsibilities:w Responsible for providing care and supervision of childrenw Report any and all suspected, knowledge of, or observation of child abuse or neglect of a person under the age of 18 to Child Protective services or local law enforcement agency.w Conduct daily inspection for illness with every childw Ensure that all children are signed in and out, dailyw Responsible for leadership of assigned classroom &amp; mentoring Associate Teachers and Teacher Assistants assigned to your classroomw Create a positive learning environment in which to help children explore their educational/Social-Emotional needs.w Create and post weekly lesson plans focusing on emergent curriculum, STEAM and educational needsw Implement emergent curriculum based on interests of children and age-appropriate readiness goalsw Attend Professional Developmentw Assess students on educational development, motor skills and social-emotional learningw Hold Parent/Teacher conferences when neededw Hold meetings with Assistant Teacher to discuss lesson planning, classroom management/ challenging behaviors and solutionsw Maintain a safe and orderly classroom environmentw Manage the overall supervision and day&#8208;to&#8208;day care and development of an assigned group of childrenw Establish a trusting relationship with each child, create a nurturing social and learning environment, and be attentive to the needs of each childw Exhibit positive behavior to children, parents, and all other team members at all times.Required Qualifications<ul><li>Must be at least 18 years of age</li><li>12 ECE units required, including 3 units in:</li><li>Child Growth &amp; Development</li><li>Child, Family, and Community</li><li>Program/curriculum</li><li>CPR and First Aid Certification (EMSA-approved, current)</li><li>Completion of Health &amp; Safety Training including lead prevention</li><li>Mandated Reporter (AB 1207) training completion</li><li>Must pass criminal background clearance (DOJ, FBI, and Child Abuse Index)</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Valid Teacher Permit or working toward it (strongly preferred)</li><li>Experience in Reggio Emilia, STEAM, or nature-based programs</li><li>Familiarity with multi-language or bilingual environments</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Ability to lift up to 35 lbs, stand for extended periods, and move easily between floor and seated positions</li></ul>&middot; Experience and/or education in Outdoor Classroom environments, Nature&#8208;Based programs, Emergent Curriculum and STEAMWhat We Offer<ul><li>A supportive, inclusive, and mission-driven culture</li><li>Opportunities for career advancement and training</li><li>Clean, safe, and thoughtfully designed indoor and outdoor learning environments</li><li>Paid time off and health screening support</li><li>Access to team mentorship and educational coaching</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Health savings account</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In personJob Type: Full-timePay: $23.00 - $28.00 per hourBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Health savings account</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

La Petite Academy

<div>Join a strong community where all we do is care-for the children and families we serve every day, as well as for our dedicated team members. Our people are our best asset. We listen and we know what you're looking for:<ul><li>
You want benefits. We support you with a minimum 50% childcare discount, immediate access to benefits, innovative health programs, 401(k) company match, and much more.</li><li>
You want balance. We offer flexible schedules that work for you, no nights or weekends, the ability to bring your children to work with you, and paid time off.</li><li>
You want opportunity. We invest in your future with ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, credential assistance, and our unique Master Teacher Program.</li><li>
You want recognition. We provide a positive, fun workplace where employees are appreciated.</li></ul>
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This is more than just a daycare job. It&rsquo;s a journey, where you learn, grow, thrive&mdash;and play&mdash;every day. Being a teacher at a child care center is something special. We&rsquo;re hiring and we want difference makers who will inspire children to become lifelong learners.
As a Lead Teacher, you&rsquo;ll:
<ul><li>Create! Develop fun, interactive learning experiences while mentoring fellow Teachers.</li>
<li>Care! Promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the preschool children in your class.</li>
<li>Call the shots! Take the lead on classroom management and curriculum implementation, plus be an expert on all licensing guidelines and company standards.</li>
<li>Communicate! Build sincere relationships with enrolled and prospective families to promote achievement for the child and to support your center&rsquo;s success.</li>
</ul>We want energetic, dependable, passionate individuals who are at least 18 and have:
<ul><li>Experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans.</li>
<li>The ability to meet state requirements for education and our childcare center requirements.</li>
<li>The ability to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.</li>
</ul></div><div></div>Learning Care Group is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.</div>

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