Lead Child Care Teacher

Learning Care Group; Plainfield (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in child care is seeking a passionate Lead Teacher to inspire and nurture young minds. In this role, you will create engaging learning experiences, manage classroom activities, and build relationships with families to support children's growth. This is more than just a job; it's a fulfilling journey where you can make a real difference in children's lives. Join a team that values education, offers competitive compensation, and provides benefits like health insurance and tuition assistance. If you are energetic and dedicated, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

401K with Company Match

Child Care Discount

Life and Disability Insurance

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Create fun, interactive learning experiences for preschool children.
• Promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of children.

Skills

Classroom Management

Lesson Planning

Communication Skills

Child Development

Education

High School Diploma

Child Development Associate (CDA)

Job description

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 :

1. Create! Develop fun, interactive learning experiences while mentoring fellow Teachers.
2. Care! Promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the preschool children in your class.
3. Call the shots! Take the lead on classroom management and curriculum implementation, plus be an expert on all licensing guidelines and company standards.
4. 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 :

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

Compensation and Benefits :

Compensation is based on Position, Education, and Experience. Bi-weekly and Daily Pay options available.

Assistant Teacher - $17.25 - $18.75 hourly

Teacher / Lead Teacher - $18.50 - $20.50 hourly

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.

Monday-Friday work week.