Lead Child Care Teacher

Learning Care Group; Shawnee (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading childcare organization as a Lead Teacher, where you will create engaging learning experiences and support the growth of preschool children. This role offers flexible schedules, a supportive environment, and opportunities for professional development. Ideal candidates are energetic, dependable, and passionate about early childhood education.

Benefits

50% childcare discount

Immediate access to benefits

401(k) company match

Ongoing training

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans.
• Ability to meet state and center requirements for education.
• Engage in physical activity with children.

Responsibilities

• Develop fun, interactive learning experiences while mentoring fellow teachers.
• Promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of preschool children.
• Manage classroom activities and ensure compliance with licensing guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Creativity

Dependability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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 more.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible schedules, no nights or weekends, bring your children to work, and paid time off.
• Opportunities: Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, credential assistance, and our Master Teacher Program.
• Recognition: A positive, fun workplace where employees are appreciated.

This is more than just a daycare job. It’s a journey of learning, growth, and play. We’re hiring 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 preschool children in your class.
• Lead! Manage classroom activities, curriculum implementation, and ensure compliance with licensing guidelines and company standards.
• Communicate! Build genuine relationships with families to support child achievement and center 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.
• 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 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.