Lead Child Care Teacher

Learning Care Group; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a nurturing environment where you can make a significant impact on children's lives as a Lead Teacher. This role offers the chance to create engaging learning experiences while leading a team of dedicated educators. Enjoy a flexible schedule with no nights or weekends, and take advantage of a generous childcare discount and ongoing professional development opportunities. This is more than just a job; it's a fulfilling career where you can inspire young minds to become lifelong learners. If you're passionate about education and ready to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

50% Childcare Discount

401(k) Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Schedules

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Classroom Management

Lesson Planning

Child Development

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Child Development Associate (CDA)

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:

• Benefits: We support you with a minimum 50% childcare discount, immediate access to benefits, innovative health programs, 401(k) company match, and much more.
• Work-Life Balance: We offer flexible schedules that work for you, no nights or weekends, the ability to bring your children to work, and paid time off.
• Opportunities: We invest in your future with ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, credential assistance, and our Master Teacher Program.
• 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 children in your class.
• Lead! Take charge of classroom management and curriculum implementation, and be an expert on licensing guidelines and company standards.
• Communicate! Build sincere relationships with enrolled and prospective families to support the child's achievement and 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 and center requirements for education.
• The ability to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.

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