Lead Teacher

Preschool Teacher – Floater Position

Position Overview:

This teacher position requires crafting an enriched learning experience and creating a positive environment that helps to set the stage where milestones are celebrated and encouraged. Our teachers are motivators where hard work is “no problem” and where no task is too much to handle. You'll enjoy a supportive environment where you are encouraged to grow in your field and share your passion for early childhood education with children, parents and co‑workers.

You will work alongside a talented team of educators to pass on your love of learning to young, eager minds. Additionally, our company culture invites you to bring your whole self to work, because our unique attributes, perspectives and backgrounds make us a stronger team.

Our program serves preschool children 6 weeks – 12 years of age. Programs include Infant, Toddler, Preschool 1, Preschool 2, Pre‑K, and Before and After Care.

It’s a special recipe of people, principles and pride that makes the COA rich in diversity and strength. COA is an organization that understands the value of its people; one that prides itself on support, collaboration and cooperation and one that recognizes and appreciates the strengths that each associate brings. We provide an environment where team members can bring their whole selves to work, and where individuality, creativity and contributions are valued.

The COA family is a passionate group of individuals driven by the common idea of delivering the exceptional COA Experience to everyone.

This position interacts daily with customers, the management team, and teaching staff.

• Provide patience with a listening ear.
• Communicate appropriately and professionally with parents and fellow staff.
• Have excellent writing skills to deliver child’s progress to parents and other teachers.
• Design an appropriate classroom arrangement to support the goals and development.
• Use creativity: using new and innovative ways to engage children to learn.
• Instructional skills: being able to communicate concepts.
• Be empathetic to children’s emotions and parents’ needs.
• Participate in staff and training meetings.
• Present expectations that are appropriate to the child’s age and developmental level.
• Plan and implement activities that develop self‑esteem and social skills.
• Build teamwork.
• Use assessment tools.
• Commit to continuing education.

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience.
• Must meet State Requirement (EC1).
• Working knowledge in childhood education.
• Professional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Experience providing quality customer service.

• Internal Company Career Advancement Opportunities.
• Discount Employee Childcare.
• Recognition Programs.
• Medical, Dental, Vision + 401(k).
• Life, Accident, & Disability Insurance Plan Coverage.
• Paid Vacation / Paid Holidays.
• Educational Assistance / Reimbursement.
• T.E.A.C.H Scholarship Partnerships.
• Employee Referral Bonus.
• Perks at Work: exclusive savings for employees at 1000’s of merchants.

The hourly pay range for this position is $15.00 to $17.00 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.

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.

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Part‑time

Job function:
Education and Training

Industries:
Education Administration Programs