Job detail
Lead Teacher- DE
Children of America
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/21/2026
Location
Hockessin, Delaware
Salary
$19 - $23 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The lead teacher is responsible for executing daily lesson plans and maintaining a safe, structured, and positive learning environment. They must also communicate effectively with parents and team members while documenting child progress using technology.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a tece 1 and tece 2 or cda certification and have at least one year of experience in a licensed childcare setting. Additionally, applicants must possess current cpr and first aid certifications and meet all state licensing requirements.
professional certificateCommunicationEmpathyOrganizational skillsDecision-makingRelationship buildingSafety complianceLesson planningTechnology proficiencyChild developmentClassroom managementEarly childhood education
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid vacation
- Medical insurance
- Paid holidays
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Paid sick time
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Educational assistance
- Sign-on bonus
- Accident insurance
- Employee referral bonuses
- Employee childcare discount
- T.E.A.C.H. scholarship partnerships