<p>Lead Teacher - Children of America | Hockessin, DE</p> <p>$15.42 - $19.02/hr + Benefits | Career Growth | 50% Childcare Discount</p> <p>Join Children of America (COA), a trusted leader in early childhood education for over 18 years! We are seeking a Lead Teacher to guide children ages 6 weeks to 12 years in a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment. This is your opportunity to grow professionally while making a lasting impact on children's lives every day.</p> <p>Why You'll Love This Role</p> <ul> <li>Hourly pay: $15.42 - $19.02/hr (based on experience, skills, location, and internal equity) </li><li>Performance-based incentives and recognition programs </li><li>Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays </li><li>50% employee childcare discount </li><li>Educational assistance & T.E.A.C.H. scholarship partnerships </li><li>Comprehensive healthcare: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Accident, Disability </li><li>401(k) retirement plan with company match </li><li>Internal career advancement opportunities across 65+ locations </li></ul> <p>What You'll Do</p> <ul> <li>Lead and implement daily lesson plans </li><li>Support a safe, structured, and positive learning environment </li><li>Communicate professionally with children, parents, and team members </li><li>Document and track child progress using technology </li><li>Demonstrate empathy, creativity, and passion in your work </li><li>Present age-appropriate expectations for children </li><li>Serve as a role model for the classroom and support team development </li></ul> <p>What We're Looking For</p> <ul> <li>Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education </li><li>Minimum 1 year experience in a licensed childcare setting </li><li>Meets all state licensing requirements </li><li>Strong organizational and decision-making skills </li><li>Ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and staff </li><li>Flexible and adaptable in challenging situations </li><li>Commitment to professional growth </li></ul> <p>Apply today and join a team that is shaping the future, one child at a time!</p> <p>All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and the submission of the required state documents.</p>