Preschool Lead Teacher - Playful, -Child Learning

Recruitment began on April 28, 2026

and the job listing Expires on May 29, 2026

Zoot Adventure Learning Academy is now accepting applications for a full-time Early Childhood Lead Teacher.

The Early Childhood Lead Teacher is responsible for collaborating with the Director to plan, create, and implement a program that fulfills children’s educational, developmental, cognitive, emotional and social needs. The Early Childhood Lead Teacher will develop long and short-term lesson plans based on the Creative Curriculum and philosophy of ZALA. She or he is responsible for assessing the developmental progress of the children.

The Early Childhood Lead Teacher will supervise the Early Childhood Teachers and Interns assigned to his or her room. Daily communication with families is an essential responsibility of this role. Early Childhood Lead Teachers have the opportunity to arrange their classroom to reflect their personality and ZALA’s approach and curriculum.

Zoot Adventure Learning Academy will provide Zoot employees and our community with a safe and trusting environment for their children to grow and explore. This on-site childcare will provide services for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and will allow Zoot parents direct access to their children throughout the workday, promoting a successful work/life balance. Zoot will implement an innovative and premier educational opportunity that focuses on whole child well-being through play-based learning both indoors and in nature igniting the future – one adventure at a time.

Zoot Adventure Camp will seamlessly integrate learning experiences through hands-on activities
and engaging field trips for school aged children in the summer and during school closures tailored to the needs of the Zoot employee and business members.

Schedule:

• This position will be scheduled for 40 hours per week Monday – Friday.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assist in preparing the childcare environment, setting up interest centers, and preparing needed materials and supplies, and organizing special events from set up to tear down.
• Provide break coverage for all staff for lunch or lesson planning by stepping into each classroom as necessary while carrying out classroom schedules and activities as instructed.
• Respond to the children with dignity and respect.
• Help children become aware of their roles as integral members of a group.
• General knowledge of childcare skills such as but not limited to diaper changes, toilet use, bottle and solid food feeding, naps, etc.
• Provide support to the entire center by washing and drying laundry, preparing and serving meals, removing, washing and storing dishes, etc.
• General cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting of the childcare center.
• Special event setup and tear down.
• Manage aspects of meal service including but not limited to tracking daily attendance for meals, understand safe food handling practices, and manage allergy alerts for children and their meals.
• Manage and maintain inventory lists including food, cleaning supplies, art supplies, and office supplies and notify supervisor when inventory is low.
• Maintain professional attitude and loyalty to center at all times.
• Attend all staff meetings, recommended training programs, and conferences.
• Ensure the confidentiality of all records of the children, families, and staff.
• Report any suspected abuse to Child Protective Services immediately.
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment per program goals and state regulations.
• Inspect and replace damaged or lost materials.
• Meet and maintain all applicable licensing regulations as required for Early Childhood Educators in a state-licensed center.
• Compliance with and knowledge of ZALA’s Policies and Procedures, Code of Business Conduct, and Employee Agreement.
• Achieve a service-focused culture with emphasis on delivering on-time, high-quality products and services to internal and external customers.
• Other duties as assigned – it is understood that this list of major duties and responsibilities is not an inclusive list and that other duties and responsibilities, which may include helping others in the same or different departments, may be assigned…