Department Head- Young Leaders (After school) at Longkettle LLC – Mesquite, Texas

The Department Head – Young Leaders is a player–coach leadership role responsible for the

quality, stability, and execution of the school age program (typically ages 6–12) at the school.

This role serves as both a department leader and a lead teacher in one classroom, ensuring

excellence and team cohesion while supporting site leadership with coverage and operations.

Department Head – Leaders Responsibilities

• Serve as lead teacher in a school age classroom
• Own quality, ratios, & daily licensing / TRS standards across the Builders department
• Coach and support assistant and lead teachers within the department
• Lead onboarding and training of new teachers in Builders department
• Ensure curriculum execution and developmental best practices
• Partner with the Head of School on:
• opening/closing rotation
• staffing coverage
• classroom continuity
• Serve as a point of contact for department-level parent questions
• Drive retention of teachers and families

Department Head - Builders Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years ECE experience (school age experience required)
• Prior lead teacher or instructional leadership experience
• Strong understanding of infant development and licensing standard
• Calm, reliable, and solutions-oriented leadership style
• Ability to build trust and relationships with teachers and parents
• Willingness to operate as a hands-on leader in the classroom

• Compensation
• $40k annual salary plus incentives based on experience and site selection
• Health care insurance & benefits offered with company contribution
• Paid vacation, company holidays, and additional earned leave offered
• Professional development, offsite training, and mentorship with Head of School cohort
• Growth potential into multi-site and specialized roles