What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Teacher - Site Supervisor position at The Modern Schoolhouse?
Lead Teacher & Site Supervisor
Los Angeles, CA
$75,000–$88,000/year · Full-Time · In-Person
Teach a classroom and lead the site, backed by a central team that carries the business.
The Modern Schoolhouse is hiring a Lead Teacher & Site Supervisor for our Eagle Rock school, a 48-child premium early childhood education program serving toddlers and Pre-K families. This is a hands-on dual role: you'll lead your own classroom and serve as site supervisor, working alongside and reporting to the Director.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field (required); Bachelor's preferred.
- California Child Development Site Supervisor Permit (required, or eligible to obtain within 90 days).
- Confident leading a toddler, or Pre-K classroom in ratio while carrying supervisory duties 3 years in ECE, including 1 year as a Lead Teacher or in a supervisory role.
- Demonstrated ability to coach and develop teachers.
- Working knowledge of California Title 22 and Title 5 licensing requirements.
- Fluency in Conscious Discipline (or willingness to become certified)
- Strong, warm communication with families and staff.
- Comfort with technology, data, and operational systems.
What You'll Do
- Lead your own classroom as part of the daily teaching team.
- Partner with the Director to run daily operations across Toddler, and Pre-K classrooms.
- Coach and develop Lead Teachers and Teaching Assistants — performance and the promotion pathway.
- Support licensing compliance, health and safety, and staff scheduling.
- Uphold Conscious Discipline implementation and curriculum fidelity.
- Support the family experience from tour through enrollment through graduation.
- Facilitate tour and inquiry response, supported by our centralized Tour Tracker.
- Contribute to hiring and retention of teaching staff.
What You Won't Have to Carry Alone
You're not running the business by yourself. Our central team handles:
- Campus P&L, financial reporting, and budget management Marketing, brand, and lead generation.
- Enrollment system administration and operational tooling.
- Investor relations and strategic growth planning HR, payroll, and benefits administration.
What We Offer
- $75,000–$88,000 annually, based on experience and credentials.
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) with employer match.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Professional development support, including conference and certification funding.
- A clear path toward a Director role as TMS continues to grow
About The Modern Schoolhouse
The Modern Schoolhouse is a premium early childhood education company operating five campuses across California — Eagle Rock, San Gabriel, Pasadena, Duarte, and San Mateo. We use a whole-child curriculum and the Conscious Discipline framework, emphasizing both academic excellence and social-emotional development.
How to Apply
Apply directly through really with your resume and a brief cover letter. We respond to every qualified applicant within five business days. TMS is an equal-opportunity employer.
Pay: $75,000.00 - $88,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $75,000 - $88,000