Group Lead Teacher/Driver

Do you see teaching young children as more than a job? At Early Learning Academies our teachers are educators who shape the future every single day. We’re looking for passionate, qualified teachers who want to grow in their careers while making a lasting difference for children and families.

There is a special place for you to be a part of the Early Learning Academies (ELA) community with Excel Creative Early Learning!  

Exciting Opportunity Alert! 🎉 We are currently on the lookout for a passionate full-time School Age Driver/Group Lead Teacher to join our incredible team! This position features a split shift schedule from Monday to Friday during the academic year and full-day shifts from Monday to Friday during the summer months.

If you're at least 23 years old, possess a current driver's license with a clean driving record, and have experience working with school-age children, we want to hear from you! Additionally, if you haven't yet completed the BSAC (Basic School Age Care Course), we are thrilled to offer you the chance to do so upon hire. Join us in making a positive impact in the lives of children and be part of something truly special!

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Competitive pay with clear wage levels for your experience & education


• Paid training, ongoing coaching and in-service learning to strengthen your classroom practice.


• Affordable health, dental, and vision benefits


• Paid holidays and Paid Time off


• 401K with company match


• Large employee childcare discount


• No nights or weekends — ever


• A supportive, family-like team culture

What It Takes to Join Us

• At least 18 years old with a HS diploma or GED


• EDU 119 and 12+ hours of ECE coursework (or currently enrolled and working toward it)


• Experience teaching young children


• A love for teaching young children and supporting their growth


• Ability to meet all state and federal childcare licensing requirements

Grow With Us
We believe in promoting from within. Many of our Lead Teachers move into Mentor, Assistant Director, and Center Director roles. Your career path in early childhood education can start right here.

 Early Learning Academies (ELA) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.