Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States · On-site
$15/hr–$17/hr
About Children of America (COA): Join Children of America - a nationally accredited preschool with 65+ locations across 18 states. As a Lead Teacher, you will work alongside a talented team of educators in a supportive e…
Skills: Lesson Planning, Classroom Instruction, Child Development, Parent Communication, Organizational Skills
Fredericksburg, Virginia, United States · On-site
$16/hr–$19/hr
About Children of America (COA): Join Children of America - a nationally accredited preschool with 65+ locations across 18 states. As a Lead Teacher, you will work alongside a talented team of educators in a supportive e…
Skills: Lesson Planning, Classroom Instruction, Child Progress Documentation, Parent Communication, Early Childhood Education
Cinnaminson, New Jersey, United States · On-site
$16/hr–$19/hr
About Children of America (COA): Children of America is a unique blend of people, principles, and pride that makes our organization rich in diversity and strength. As an Assistant Teacher, you will work alongside a talen…
Skills: Lesson Planning, Childcare, Classroom Management, Parent Communication, Child Progress Documentation
Gloucester Township, New Jersey, United States · On-site
$16/hr–$20/hr
About Children of America (COA): Children of America is a unique blend of people, principles, and pride that makes our organization rich in diversity and strength. As an Assistant Teacher, you will work alongside a talen…
Skills: Lesson Planning, Childcare, Classroom Management, Parent Communication, Organizational Skills
Stony Point, New York, United States · On-site
$16/hr–$19/hr
About Children of America (COA): Children of America is a unique blend of people, principles, and pride that makes our organization rich in diversity and strength. As an Assistant Teacher, you will work alongside a talen…
Skills: Lesson Planning, Early Childhood Education, Classroom Management, Parent Communication, Child Progress Documentation
Winchester, Virginia, United States · On-site
$15/hr–$19/hr
About Children of America (COA): Join Children of America - a nationally accredited preschool with 65+ locations across 18 states. As a Lead Teacher, you will work alongside a talented team of educators in a supportive e…
Skills: Lesson Planning, Classroom Instruction, Child Progress Documentation, Parent Communication, Early Childhood Education
Fredericksburg, Virginia, United States · On-site
$15/hr–$18/hr
About Children of America (COA): Children of America is a unique blend of people, principles, and pride that makes our organization rich in diversity and strength. As an Assistant Teacher, you will work alongside a talen…
Skills: Lesson Planning, Early Childhood Education, Classroom Management, Parent Communication, Organizational Skills
Town of Smithtown, New York, United States · On-site
$17/hr–$19/hr
About Children of America (COA): Children of America is a unique blend of people, principles, and pride that makes our organization rich in diversity and strength. As an Assistant Teacher, you will work alongside a talen…
Skills: Lesson Planning, Child Development, Classroom Management, Parent Communication, Organizational Skills
Avon, Indiana, United States · On-site
$17/hr–$19/hr
About Children of America (COA): Join Children of America - a nationally accredited preschool with 65+ locations across 18 states. As a Lead Teacher, you will work alongside a talented team of educators in a supportive e…
Skills: Lesson Planning, Classroom Management, Child Development, Parent Communication, Curriculum Implementation
St. Charles, Illinois, United States · On-site
$18/hr–$20/hr
About Children of America (COA): Join Children of America - a nationally accredited preschool with 65+ locations across 18 states. As a Lead Teacher, you will work alongside a talented team of educators in a supportive e…
Skills: Lesson Planning, Classroom Instruction, Child Progress Reporting, Parent Communication, Organizational Skills
Turnersville, New Jersey, United States · On-site
$16/hr–$19/hr
About Children of America (COA): Children of America is a unique blend of people, principles, and pride that makes our organization rich in diversity and strength. As an Assistant Teacher, you will work alongside a talen…
Skills: Lesson Planning, Childcare, Classroom Management, Parent Communication, Child Progress Documentation
Olathe, Kansas, United States · On-site
$15/hr–$19/hr
About Children of America (COA): Children of America is a nationally accredited preschool with 65+ locations across 18 states - and we're growing. As an Assistant Teacher, you will work alongside a talented team of educa…
Skills: Lesson Planning, Classroom Management, Child Development, Parent Communication, Organizational Skills
Olathe, Kansas, United States · On-site
$17/hr–$21/hr
About Children of America (COA): Join Children of America - a nationally accredited preschool with 65+ locations across 18 states. As a Lead Teacher, you will work alongside a talented team of educators in a supportive e…
Skills: Lesson Planning, Classroom Instruction, Child Progress Documentation, Parent Communication, Organizational Skills
Winslow Township, New Jersey, United States · On-site
$16/hr–$20/hr
About Children of America (COA): Children of America is a unique blend of people, principles, and pride that makes our organization rich in diversity and strength. As an Assistant Teacher, you will work alongside a talen…
Skills: Lesson Planning, Childcare, Classroom Management, Parent Communication, Documentation
Olathe, Kansas, United States · On-site
$16/hr–$20/hr
About Children of America (COA): Children of America is a special blend of people, principles, and pride, making our organization rich in diversity and strength. Our programs serve children ages 6 weeks to 12 years, incl…
Skills: Meal Preparation, Food Safety, Inventory Management, Budgeting, Customer Service
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
$22/hr–$23/hr
About Children of America (COA): Join Children of America - a nationally accredited preschool with 65+ locations across 18 states. As a Lead Teacher, you will work alongside a talented team of educators in a supportive e…
Skills: Lesson Planning, Classroom Instruction, Child Progress Reporting, Parent Communication, Early Childhood Education
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
$17/hr–$19/hr
About Children of America (COA): Children of America is a unique blend of people, principles, and pride that makes our organization rich in diversity and strength. As an Assistant Teacher, you will work alongside a talen…
Skills: Lesson Planning, Childcare, Classroom Management, Parent Communication, Organizational Skills
Turnersville, New Jersey, United States · On-site
$17/hr–$22/hr
About Children of America (COA): Children of America is a unique blend of people, principles, and pride that makes our organization rich in diversity and strength. As an Assistant Teacher, you will work alongside a talen…
Skills: Lesson Planning, Childcare, Classroom Management, Parent Communication, Organizational Skills
Woodbridge, Virginia, United States · On-site
$17/hr–$20/hr
About Children of America (COA): Join Children of America - a nationally accredited preschool with 65+ locations across 18 states. As a Lead Teacher, you will work alongside a talented team of educators in a supportive e…
Skills: Lesson Planning, Classroom Instruction, Child Progress Documentation, Parent Communication, Organizational Skills
Wethersfield, Connecticut, United States · On-site
$18/hr–$22/hr
About Children of America (COA): Join Children of America - a nationally accredited preschool with 65+ locations across 18 states. As a Lead Teacher, you will work alongside a talented team of educators in a supportive e…
Skills: Lesson Planning, Classroom Management, Child Development, Parent Communication, Organizational Skills
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The Lead Teacher is responsible for implementing daily lesson plans and leading classroom instruction using the Mind and Body Matters curriculum. They must maintain a safe, positive learning environment and communicate professionally with parents and staff regarding child progress.
Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED and at least one year of experience in a licensed childcare setting. CPR and First Aid certifications are required, while a CDA or Oklahoma Competency Certificate is preferred.
About Children of America (COA): Join Children of America - a nationally accredited preschool with 65+ locations across 18 states. As a Lead Teacher, you will work alongside a talented team of educators in a supportive environment where you are encouraged to grow professionally and share your passion for early childhood education.
Our programs serve children ages 6 weeks to 12 years, including Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Pre-K, Before & After Care, and Summer Camp. Our culture encourages employees to bring their whole selves to work, because your unique perspectives and experiences make our team stronger.
This role interacts daily with children, parents, management, and teaching staff to support a collaborative and positive learning environment.
Hourly rate: $15.87- $17.13 per hour. 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.
A Different Kind of Childcare "Powered by COA"
Children of America (COA): It’s A Special Recipe of People, Principles And Pride... Working at COA is more than just a job, it’s an environment that enables you to achieve your career goals while helping children and families realize their own. As industry leaders we offer an unparalleled developmental program that takes education, reading, physical fitness and nutrition to a new level in early childhood development. The same passion we put into our children and families guides our professional culture, empowering diverse and talented people to focus on the best parts of their character and capabilities – and to use those qualities to redefine their potential. Our leaders not only have a vision, great communication and people skills, they also have a vast knowledge of their industry. As an organization, we believe in growing and nurturing from within. In fact, over 65 percent of our leadership team started as teachers. We pride ourselves on creating strong managers across our organization who are focused on motivating and engaging associates in today’s fast-moving workplace. We all know that building a successful business cannot be done alone and staying relevant takes a team approach. For that reason, the foundation of our culture is PEEEPs, through which, People, Enrollment, Education, Expenses, and Performance, are the framework adopted to maximize success. COA is an environment where team members can bring their whole selves to work, and where individuality, creativity and contributions are valued. In short, we are passionate group of individuals driven by the common idea of delivering the exceptional COA Experience to everyone we meet. In this spirit, we manage more than 65 high-quality childcare centers in DE, IL, IN, MA, MD, NY, NC, OH, PA, VA and WI and employ more than 2,000 employees. For opportunities at any one of our schools please go to: http://www.childrenofamerica.com/careers.
Offices: 5300 W Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33484, US
A Different Kind of Childcare "Powered by COA"
Children of America (COA): It’s A Special Recipe of People, Principles And Pride... Working at COA is more than just a job, it’s an environment that enables you to achieve your career goals while helping children and families realize their own. As industry leaders we offer an unparalleled developmental program that takes education, reading, physical fitness and nutrition to a new level in early childhood development. The same passion we put into our children and families guides our professional culture, empowering diverse and talented people to focus on the best parts of their character and capabilities – and to use those qualities to redefine their potential. Our leaders not only have a vision, great communication and people skills, they also have a vast knowledge of their industry. As an organization, we believe in growing and nurturing from within. In fact, over 65 percent of our leadership team started as teachers. We pride ourselves on creating strong managers across our organization who are focused on motivating and engaging associates in today’s fast-moving workplace. We all know that building a successful business cannot be done alone and staying relevant takes a team approach. For that reason, the foundation of our culture is PEEEPs, through which, People, Enrollment, Education, Expenses, and Performance, are the framework adopted to maximize success. COA is an environment where team members can bring their whole selves to work, and where individuality, creativity and contributions are valued. In short, we are passionate group of individuals driven by the common idea of delivering the exceptional COA Experience to everyone we meet. In this spirit, we manage more than 65 high-quality childcare centers in DE, IL, IN, MA, MD, NY, NC, OH, PA, VA and WI and employ more than 2,000 employees. For opportunities at any one of our schools please go to: http://www.childrenofamerica.com/careers.
Offices: 5300 W Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33484, US
