
Make a difference every day at Children of America!
Are you passionate about working with children and looking for a Lead Teacher position where you can grow your career? Join Children of America (COA) and become part of a team dedicated to providing high-quality early childhood education in a fun, supportive, and engaging environment.
As a Lead Teacher, you'll have the opportunity to create meaningful learning experiences, build relationships with children and families, and make an impact during some of the most important years of a child's development.
Children of America is a nationally accredited early childhood education organization with 65+ locations across 18 states.
We care for children from 6 weeks to 12 years old, including:
At COA, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We encourage our teachers to bring their whole selves to work, share their ideas, and continue developing professionally.
As a Lead Teacher / Preschool Teacher, you will:
We're looking for an enthusiastic Lead Teacher, Preschool Teacher, Early Childhood Teacher, or Childcare Teacher who enjoys creating a positive classroom experience for young children.
At Children of America, being a teacher can be the beginning of a long-term career in early childhood education.
Whether you're an experienced Lead Teacher or an early childhood educator ready to take the next step, we provide opportunities to develop your skills, take on additional responsibilities, and advance within our organization.
Your classroom matters. Your work matters. And the children you teach matter.
Apply today and join the Children of America team!
$18.08–$21.00 per hour
Actual compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, skills, geographic location, and internal equity. This position may also be eligible for performance-based incentives and other applicable benefits.
Children of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We comply with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and the submission of the required state documents.

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.