Highlights
We serve children from 6 weeks to 12 years old across Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Pre-K, Before & After Care and Summer Camp programs. You'll run your own classroom with our Mind and Body Matters curriculum, a supportive team and a clear path to leadership.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Jupiter, FL |
| Industry | Education |
| Salary | $17–$20 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 2,500 to 4,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1998 |
| Website | http://www.childrenofamerica.com/ |
Description
Lead your own classroom, with a team and curriculum behind you.
Children of America is hiring a Lead Teacher at our Lee's Hill school in Spotsylvania. We're a nationally accredited preschool with 65+ locations across 18 states. You'll run your own classroom with our Mind and Body Matters curriculum, a supportive team and a clear path to leadership.
Pay: $17.00 – $20.00 per hour
Why you'll love it here
- Your classroom, your impact. Lead instruction every day and watch your students grow.
- A proven curriculum. Our Mind and Body Matters curriculum gives you structure while leaving room for your creativity.
- Room to grow. Lead Teachers move into Assistant Director and School Director roles through promotion from within.
- We help pay for school. Educational assistance and T.E.A.C.H. scholarships support your CDA or degree.
- Half off childcare. You get a 50% discount on care for your own children.
- Full benefits. Medical, dental and vision, plus a 401(k) and paid vacation, sick time and holidays.
- The stability of a national company with the close-knit feel of a neighborhood school.
About our school
We serve children from 6 weeks to 12 years old across Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Pre-K, Before & After Care and Summer Camp programs.
What you'll do
- Lead daily classroom instruction using our Mind and Body Matters curriculum
- Carry out lesson plans that make learning engaging and fun
- Create a safe, structured and positive classroom
- Set age-appropriate expectations and support each child's development
- Comfort, encourage and connect with children through their big feelings
- Partner with parents through warm, professional communication
- Use our classroom app to document progress and share updates with families
- Guide and support the assistant teachers in your room
What you bring
- High school diploma or GED
- At least 1 year of experience in a licensed childcare setting
- CPR and First Aid certification
- You meet all Virginia licensing requirements
- Strong organization and sound judgment
- A knack for building relationships with kids, families and coworkers
- Patience, flexibility and a positive attitude, even on busy days
- A commitment to growing as an educator
What we value
- Accountability: We own our work and learn from mistakes.
- Collaboration: We solve problems together.
- Growth mindset: We see challenges as chances to learn.
- Integrity: We do the right thing for children and families.
- Consistency: Children and families can count on us every day.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision
- 401(k), plus life, accident and disability insurance
- Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
- 50% employee childcare discount
- Educational assistance and T.E.A.C.H. scholarships
- Employee referral bonus and recognition programs
- Promotion from within
Ready to lead a classroom of your own? Apply today. It only takes a few minutes, and we'll be in touch soon.
The hourly pay range for this position is $17.00 – $20.00. Actual pay depends on experience, skills, location and internal equity. This role may also be eligible for performance-based incentives.
Children of America is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable law. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
About Company
Overview
At Children of America, our employees are the fuel that helps our company run. Working for us is an opportunity for you to achieve success and career goals. We are committed to making you feel important and part of a team. You will have the chance to work in a fun environment while learning and developing skills to fuel your future. Our deep commitment to the families we serve, community involvement, and high-quality early education are some of the many reasons why so many early education professionals have chosen to join the Children of America family. Established in 1997, Children of America has grown to be one of the nation's most respected childcare organizations providing early childhood education and development programs. Our “exclusive curriculum” is one-of-a- kind and focuses on the development of the total child – physically, socially, emotionally and intellectually. We provide a safe, nurturing, learning-friendly environment in which infants and children can develop to their full potential. Further, we recognize that each child is unique, with talents, abilities, interests, and needs unlike any other. Our staff members understand and respect this individuality, and are dedicated to fostering self-esteem and self-awareness. We at Children of America strongly believe in providing stimulating curricula and enriching, individualized experiences in order to promote the academic and social development of each child.Benefits
Children of America provides more than just day care, we offer early childhood educational programs that promote school readiness and a lifetime love of learning. We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package that includes:*Benefits packages are determined by job classification and status. Not all benefits are applicable to every position. *Benefits may vary by individual Children of America location.
Mission Statement
Children of America's commitment is to provide a safe, developmentally appropriate environment for infants through elementary school. Our emphasis is to provide a stimulating and educational experience that promotes every child's social, emotional, physical and cognitive development. We deliver educational programs that foster self-esteem, encourage curiosity and inspire children’s desire to be life-long learners.People
We're Looking for Passionate and Creative Individuals The most important foundation for every child’s success is a nurturing adult who helps spark imagination, build self-esteem and help children discover the world and all it has to offer. And because we are growing leaps and bounds we are recruiting qualified, talented, and dedicated candidates. We hire only the best and the brightest childcare professionals. Our history and commitment to education has made us a nationally recognized childcare company and we would like to invite you to be part of our amazing team.Products
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16 mths to 2 yrs & 2 to 2 1/2 (2 levels).
21/2 to 3, 3 to 4, & 4 to pre-K (3 levels).
School Age 5 to 6
School Age 5 to 10
School Age 5 to 12.
Camp WOW" School Age 5 to 12.
FOR TALENTED CHILDCARE PERSONNEL.