Child Care Center Lead Teacher - La Petite Academy, Brooks Rd.

La Petite Academy; Windsor (CA); On-site; USD 30,803 - 32,001; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Flexible schedules

Job summary

A caring child care provider in California is seeking a Lead Teacher who will create engaging learning experiences and promote the growth of preschool children. Candidates should be at least 18 years old and have experience leading classrooms and developing educational plans. This role offers competitive compensation based on experience and education, health insurance, and education assistance, fostering a supportive and fun work environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Experience leading a classroom and working with children.
• Willingness to engage in physical activity indoors and outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop fun, interactive learning activities.
• Promote the growth of preschool children in your class.
• Lead classroom management and curriculum implementation.
• Build relationships with families for center success.

Skills

Classroom management

Educational lesson planning

Social and physical development

Communication skills

Education

State requirements for education

Job description

Join a strong community where all we do is care‑for the children and families we serve every day, as well as for our dedicated team members. Our people are our best asset. We listen and we know what you're looking for:

• We support you with a minimum 50% childcare discount, immediate access to benefits, innovative health programs, 401(k) company match, and much more.
• We offer flexible schedules that work for you, no nights or weekends, the ability to bring your children to work with you,
• We invest in your future with ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, credential assistance, and our unique Master Teacher Program.
• We provide a positive, fun workplace where employees are appreciated.

This is more than just a daycare job. It’s a journey, where you learn, grow, thrive—and play—every day. Being a teacher at a child care center is something special. We’re hiring and we want difference makers who will inspire children to become lifelong learners.

As a Lead Teacher, you’ll:

• Create! Develop fun, interactive learning>
• Care! Promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the preschool children in your class.
• Call the shots! Take the lead on classroom management and curriculum implementation, plus be an expert on all licensing guidelines and company standards.
• Communicate! Build sincere relationships with enrolled and prospective families to your center’s success.

We want energetic, dependable, passionate individuals who are at least 18 and have:

• Experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans.
• The ability to meet state requirements for education and our childcare center requirements.
• The ability to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.

Compensation And Benefits

• Compensation based on Position, Education, and Experience. Bi-weekly and Daily Pay options.
• Lead Teacher — $22.36–$23.23
• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, and FSA) provided for full-time employees; limited medical offered for part-time workers.
• Education assistance including tuition reimbursement and certification, 401(k) (plus company match), life and disability insurance, and child care discount available to all employees.
• Monday through Friday work week.

We know our best asset is our people! So we’ve made a commitment to ensure you feel valued, with a robust, comprehensive offering that is competitive and exceeds your expectations. That means market-relevant compensation, a targeted range of health and wellness benefits (including life insurance, dental, vision, as well as medical for full-time positions), and retirement planning, with a 401(k) match. We recognize your potential, encourage your talent, and support your growth with ongoing training and development. We also offer tuition reimbursement, assistance with ECE Credits (worth college credit toward an Early Childhood degree), and our exclusive Master Teacher program to enhance your skills—and increase your pay. Don’t wait. Start strong today.

Learning Care Group is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.