Lead Teacher

About COA

About Children of America (COA). We are a diverse organization where lead teachers are responsible for planning lessons and executing our curriculum. You will work alongside a team of educators in a supportive environment that encourages growth in early childhood education. Our program serves preschool children 6 weeks to 12 years of age, including Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Pre-K, Before and After Care and Summer Camp.

In this role, you will interact daily with an Assistant Teacher, children, parents, the management team, and teaching staff.

• EEC Teacher Certification
• 1 year of experience in a licensed childcare (preferred)
• Flexible in challenging situations
• Strong organizational skills
• Must be able to build strong relationships
• Commitment to professional development
• Effective decision making
• Must be First Aid/CPR trained
• Meet all state requirements for position

• Requires a gentle touch while instituting developmentally appropriate curriculum
• Ability to handle the demands of infants and toddlers in different stages
• Be highly organized with the ability to create a positive learning environment
• Ensure a safe, structured learning environment
• Empathetic to children's emotions and parents' needs
• Plan daily lessons that support social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth of each child
• Communicate appropriately and professionally with parents and fellow staff
• Excellent writing skills and use of technology to deliver child progress to parents and other teachers
• Present expectations that are appropriate to the child's age and developmental level
• Be creative, passionate about your work and have fun

• Accountability:
  We empower self-decision making by accepting responsibility and learning from our mistakes to serve COA's mission, vision, and values
• Collaboration:
  
  We align solutions that understand the needs of our stakeholders to serve COA's mission, vision, and values
• Growth Mindset:
  We view obstacles as opportunities for growth, accepting feedback to enhance the development of employees and the organization
• Integrity:
  We go beyond honesty and loyalty by considering the impact of decisions and doing what's right for all stakeholders
• Consistency:
  We ensure continuity of care to uphold COA's brand and enable stakeholders to have clear expectations of their experience

• Internal Career Advancement Opportunities
• 50% Discount on Employee Childcare
• Educational Assistance/Reimbursement
• T.E.A.C.H Scholarship Partnerships
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Recognition Programs
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k), Life, Accident, & Disability
• Paid Vacation/Paid Holidays

The Hourly pay range for this position is $21.00 to $23.00 hourly. Final compensation will be based on experience, skills, location, and internal equity. This role may also be eligible for performance-based incentives or other benefits.

Children of America is committed to fair and transparent hiring practices. This job description is intended to comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including but not limited to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) guidelines, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and state-specific pay transparency regulations.

The listed responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation range reflect the essential functions and expectations of the role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, geographic location, and internal equity.

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.

All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and the submission of the required state documents.