Lead Child Care Teacher

Learning Care Group; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in child care is seeking passionate and energetic individuals to join their team as Lead Teachers. This role goes beyond traditional daycare responsibilities, allowing you to create engaging learning experiences while mentoring fellow educators. With a focus on nurturing children's growth and development, you’ll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on young lives. Enjoy a supportive environment with flexible schedules, competitive compensation, and a range of benefits including tuition reimbursement and a childcare discount. If you are ready to inspire the next generation of lifelong learners, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

50% childcare discount

Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Flexible schedules

Paid sick leave

Qualifications

• Experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans.
• Ability to meet state education requirements for childcare.

Responsibilities

• Develop fun, interactive learning experiences while mentoring fellow teachers.
• Promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of preschool children.

Skills

Classroom management

Educational lesson planning

Physical activity engagement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Childcare certification

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:

• You want benefits. We support you with a minimum 50% childcare discount, immediate access to benefits, innovative health programs, 401(k) company match, and much more.
• You want balance. We offer flexible schedules that work for you, no nights or weekends, the ability to bring your children to work with you, and paid time off.
• You want opportunity. We invest in your future with ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, credential assistance, and our unique Master Teacher Program.
• You want recognition. 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 experiences while mentoring fellow Teachers.
• 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 promote achievement for the child and to support 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.

Assistant Teacher: $15.00-$17.50

Teacher: $17.00-$18.00

Lead Teacher: $18.00-$22.00

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, 401K (plus company match), life and disability insurance and child care discount available to all employees.

All employees in Colorado are eligible for paid sick leave, as required by the Healthy Families Work Act. Full-time employees are provided with 48 hours upon hire and annually each fiscal year thereafter. Part-time and temporary employees earn paid sick leave based upon hours worked.

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis.

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.